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R889 LTT

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,909 mi
Last recorded44,909 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR889 LTT
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 44,909 miles

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

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

cracking to both rear tyres

Fail 11 Aug 2015 44,909 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 5 Aug 2014 43,208 miles

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

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 5 Aug 2014 43,208 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2013 42,155 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside non obligatory mirror not providing an adequate rear-ward view

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2012 40,868 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 40,056 miles

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2010 39,514 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 38,704 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

cracking to offside rear tyre

nearside mirror lens taped in

Pass 13 Aug 2008 38,205 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

nearside mirror held on with tape

offside rear tyre has some cracking beetween treads

Fail 13 Aug 2008 38,202 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

nearside mirror held on with tape

offside rear tyre has some cracking beetween treads

Pass 10 Jul 2007 36,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 35,190 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2006 35,190 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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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R889 LTT is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red 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 R889 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 R889 LTT registered?

R889 LTT is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R889 LTT safe to buy?

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