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R902 OFV

1998 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,981 mi
Last recorded107,981 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2013 107,981 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 93,653 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 89,704 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 86,200 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Feb 2010 86,200 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2009 82,542 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2008 78,109 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 78,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2007 73,570 miles

Air bag light is on.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Power steering resrevoir cap missing.

Pass 2 Mar 2006 64,652 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 64,652 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear and offside rear tyres sidewalls and tread perished

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 OFV 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 R902 OFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R902 OFV registered?

R902 OFV is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R902 OFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R902 OFV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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