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R949 FPW

1998 Rover 211

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

7,011 mi
Last recorded7,011 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR949 FPW
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2020 7,011 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror casing loose

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to rear axle

Pass 12 Dec 2017 6,985 miles

Cracking to all tyres

Rusting to under body

Pass 16 Dec 2016 6,948 miles

Cracking to all tyres

Pass 15 Dec 2015 6,875 miles

Cracking to all tyres

Fail 15 Dec 2015 6,875 miles

Cracking to all tyres

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 6,805 miles

Cracking to all tyres

Pass 19 Dec 2013 6,758 miles

cracking to all tyres

Pass 10 Dec 2012 6,472 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 6,472 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 6,375 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 5,791 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 5,657 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 5,657 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 5,303 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 4,796 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 4,491 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 4,321 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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R949 FPW is a 1998 Rover 211 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R949 FPW, 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 R949 FPW registered?

R949 FPW is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R949 FPW safe to buy?

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