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R87 UEF

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

59,030 mi
Last recorded59,030 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR87 UEF
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 59,030 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 59,030 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 54,552 miles

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres outer walls cracks appearing

Pass 10 Jan 2014 52,143 miles

n/s/r,n/s/f & o/s/f tyres outer wall cracking due to age

Pass 9 Jan 2013 50,825 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 49,915 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 49,914 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 49,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 46,601 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 46,601 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 41,696 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 41,696 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 35,601 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 211?

Based on 85,809 MOT tests across 10,592 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
4,516
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
10,592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,489
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,365
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,024
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,511
Direction indicator incorrect colour 2,324
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R87 UEF is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1998 Rover 211 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 62,670 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 211 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,489 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R87 UEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 211 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 211 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R87 UEF registered?

R87 UEF is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is R87 UEF safe to buy?

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