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R948 MNV

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,326 mi
Last recorded118,326 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR948 MNV
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 118,326 miles

Brakes jedders

Disks scored

Fail 1 Aug 2011 118,325 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes jedders

Disks scored

Pass 30 Jun 2010 105,672 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 98,282 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 98,282 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Ball joints slightly play

Disks geting thin

Engin oil leaks

F Screen got chep

R Tyres v low from edges

Shokes slightly bouncey

Pass 25 Jun 2008 88,919 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)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 81,196 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 81,156 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

offside washer aim poor

S.R.S light on

both front wheeltrims missing

minor damage to screen

Pass 28 Jun 2006 73,924 miles

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

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

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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R948 MNV is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R948 MNV, 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 R948 MNV registered?

R948 MNV is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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