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R961 KBD

1998 Rover 211

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

64,880 mi
Last recorded64,880 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR961 KBD
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 64,880 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 57,671 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 57,584 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 55,987 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 54,560 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 54,557 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 52,998 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both outer sills showing signs of corosion

both rear tyres starting to perish

exhaust corroded

wipers not parking automaticaly

Fail 11 Nov 2014 52,998 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both outer sills showing signs of corosion

both rear tyres starting to perish

exhaust corroded

wipers not parking automaticaly

Pass 28 Oct 2013 52,085 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 52,085 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 49,087 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 49,085 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 47,723 miles

advise strong exhaust flexi badly detiorated and weak

advise strong windscreen wipers intermitantly not returning to off screen position

nearside and offside rear shock-absorbers damp

nearside front shock leaking

power steering rack leaking

Pass 27 Oct 2010 46,533 miles

airbag light illuminated on dash

power steering rack leaking

rear shocks slight leak

slight leak from power steering res area (pipe )

Fail 26 Oct 2010 46,533 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

airbag light illuminated on dash

power steering rack leaking

rear shocks slight leak

slight leak from power steering res area (pipe )

Pass 4 Nov 2009 45,157 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

new wiper blade fitted to nearside, securing clip not securing very well requires attention

Pass 1 Jul 2008 42,805 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 40,543 miles

adv both front anti roll bar drop link bushes starting to split

adv nearside front brake tight to turn

Pass 30 Dec 2005 36,952 miles

advise strong exhaust badly corroded and slightly blowing

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
Full Rover 211 reliability report

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R961 KBD is a 1998 Rover 211 in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 R961 KBD, 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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R961 KBD is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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