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R953 OTD

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,480 mi
Last recorded33,480 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR953 OTD
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 33,480 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 30,879 miles

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

rear tyres perished

wipers split

Pass 30 Jan 2012 28,144 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 24,076 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 21,042 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 16,836 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 16,836 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2008 16,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 16,414 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 15,790 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 15,790 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 14,978 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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R953 OTD is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R953 OTD, 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 R953 OTD registered?

R953 OTD is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R953 OTD safe to buy?

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