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R887 LTT

1998 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,308 mi
Last recorded79,308 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR887 LTT
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2012 79,308 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 79,308 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 73,912 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 69,905 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 699,052 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside 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)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 67,265 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 56,685 miles

nail in osr tyre

water leak from pipe at back of block

Pass 16 Jul 2007 54,052 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 51,247 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 51,247 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 48,819 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nail in tyre

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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R887 LTT is a 1998 Rover 211 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R887 LTT, 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 R887 LTT registered?

R887 LTT is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R887 LTT safe to buy?

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