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R897 KJO

1998 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

51,845 mi
Last recorded51,845 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR897 KJO
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 51,845 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 51,815 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak (radiator) ()

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 48,361 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 48,361 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 44,709 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 44,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 40,925 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 36,386 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 36,386 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 31,406 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 25,569 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 19,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 14,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jul 2009 11,753 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 11,587 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 11,344 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 10,900 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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R897 KJO is a 1998 Rover 211 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R897 KJO, 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 R897 KJO registered?

R897 KJO is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R897 KJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R897 KJO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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