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R883 ESU

1998 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,674 mi
Last recorded85,674 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR883 ESU
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 85,674 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 79,179 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 70,160 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 64,367 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 64,362 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 30 May 2008 60,452 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 50,820 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 50,820 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear floor rails damaged.

Pass 26 Apr 2006
Fail 19 Apr 2006 45,498 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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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R883 ESU is a 1998 Rover 211 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R883 ESU, 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.

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What year was R883 ESU registered?

R883 ESU is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 6 May 1998.

Is R883 ESU safe to buy?

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