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R961 JAA

1998 Rover 211

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

28,178 mi
Last recorded28,178 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR961 JAA
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 28,178 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 26,179 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 25,986 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 25,939 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 25,816 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 25,397 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 24,780 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 24,246 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 24,246 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 23,453 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 22,833 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 21,746 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 20,764 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 19,916 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 18,667 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 17,525 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 15,878 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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R961 JAA 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 94.1%.

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 R961 JAA, 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 R961 JAA registered?

R961 JAA is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 21 April 1998.

Is R961 JAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R961 JAA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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