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R883 LRB

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,469 mi
Last recorded81,469 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR883 LRB
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 81,469 miles

O/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT ON TREAD - ALSO SEVERE CRACKING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

VEHICLE SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION AROUND WHEEL ARCHES AND SILLS ETC - ALSO UNDER VEHICLE ON ALL EXPOSED METAL COMPONENTS INCLUDING METAL BRAKE PIPES

Fail 8 Apr 2015 81,380 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

O/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT ON TREAD - ALSO SEVERE CRACKING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

VEHICLE SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION AROUND WHEEL ARCHES AND SILLS ETC - ALSO UNDER VEHICLE ON ALL EXPOSED METAL COMPONENTS INCLUDING METAL BRAKE PIPES

Pass 9 Apr 2014 75,289 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 75,221 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 68,115 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 67,979 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 62,046 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres nearing wear bands on outter edges

offside rear tyre has slight cuts in tread not to ply or cord

Fail 5 Apr 2012 61,885 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres nearing wear bands on outter edges

offside rear tyre has slight cuts in tread not to ply or cord

Pass 25 Mar 2011 55,052 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside wing mirror missing

Pass 31 Mar 2010 48,620 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 37,611 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 32,747 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 28,006 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 21,226 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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R883 LRB is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LRB, 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 LRB registered?

R883 LRB is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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