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R902 HBW

1998 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,932 mi
Last recorded105,932 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR902 HBW
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 105,932 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 104,225 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 97,210 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 97,138 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

near side front door mirror loose

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2010 89,679 miles

cv boots starting to perrish

emissions poor

n/s/r tyre starting to perrish on inner sidewall

slight dampness around PAS pipe

slight dampness around PAS rack

slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 3 Jun 2010 89,588 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cv boots starting to perrish

emissions poor

n/s/r tyre starting to perrish on inner sidewall

slight dampness around PAS pipe

slight dampness around PAS rack

slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 19 May 2009 80,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 May 2009 80,282 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 74,508 miles

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

n/s and o/s front cv boots starting to perish

Fail 30 May 2008 74,462 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

n/s and o/s front cv boots starting to perish

Pass 1 Jun 2007 68,337 miles

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

n/s front tyre tread only 2mm on edges

Pass 31 May 2006 62,713 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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R902 HBW is a 1998 Rover 211 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R902 HBW, 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 R902 HBW registered?

R902 HBW is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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