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R884 BDX

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,226 mi
Last recorded75,226 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR884 BDX
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2009 75,226 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 66,148 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 66,138 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 54,843 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 53,641 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 53,505 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST MIDDLE / REAR BECOMING CORRODED

NEARSIDE DOOR SLIGHT DAMAGE

OFFSIDE HEAD LIGHT PLASTIC BRACKETS BEEN BROKEN AND REPAIRED HEAD LIGHT SECURE

OIL,LEAKS ON ENGINE

ON HAND BRAKE TRAVEL BECOMING SLIGHTLY EXCESSIVE

SIGNS OF ACCEDENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE / BOTH OUTER SILLS BECOMING CORRODED AND WEAK / SIGNS OF BODY FILLER

SIGNS OF AIR BAG BEEN DEPLOYED ON STEERING WHEEL CENTRE

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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R884 BDX is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R884 BDX, 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 R884 BDX registered?

R884 BDX is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R884 BDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R884 BDX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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