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R951 EOB

1998 Rover 211

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

45,339 mi
Last recorded45,339 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR951 EOB
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 45,339 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 33,937 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 29,093 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 25,545 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 25,545 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 20,160 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 14,319 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 6,672 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 5,850 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 5,110 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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R951 EOB is a 1998 Rover 211 in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R951 EOB, 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 R951 EOB registered?

R951 EOB is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R951 EOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R951 EOB shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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