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R94 GHU

1998 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,078 mi
Last recorded91,078 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR94 GHU
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 91,078 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 91,078 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 87,914 miles

cv boots splitting

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

nearside sill weld repair

offside front brake slightly binding on

rear brake performance low

rear end minor accident damage

sills slight corrosion

Fail 19 Apr 2011 57,914 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cv boots splitting

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

nearside sill weld repair

offside front brake slightly binding on

rear end minor accident damage

sills slight corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2010 85,590 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2010 85,590 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2009 81,039 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 81,003 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 76,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 76,109 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 70,537 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 64,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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R94 GHU 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 58.3%.

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 R94 GHU, 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 R94 GHU registered?

R94 GHU is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R94 GHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R94 GHU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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