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R896 BRW

1998 Rover 211

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,390 mi
Last recorded88,390 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR896 BRW
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2010 88,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 88,322 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 83,983 miles

front no plate poor condition

water in n/s headlamp

Fail 10 Mar 2009 83,951 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front no plate poor condition

water in n/s headlamp

Pass 7 Mar 2008 75,307 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 63,550 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 51,181 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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R896 BRW is a 1998 Rover 211 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R896 BRW, 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 R896 BRW registered?

R896 BRW is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R896 BRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R896 BRW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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