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R962 JAA

1998 Rover 211

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,186 mi
Last recorded39,186 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR962 JAA
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 39,186 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 38,631 miles

Nearside door mirror missing

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 27 May 2016 38,623 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside door mirror missing

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 May 2015 38,050 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

nearside rear brake has a slight bind

Pass 22 Nov 2013 37,092 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 37,092 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 35,782 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 34,654 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

offside rear brake weak

Pass 19 Apr 2011 34,654 miles

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

offside rear brake weak

Pass 12 Oct 2009 32,487 miles

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

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

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

nearside door mirror missing

nearside rear brake readings weak

Pass 6 Mar 2008 29,958 miles

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

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

ns mirror missing

Pass 15 Nov 2006 28,578 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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R962 JAA is a 1998 Rover 211 in White 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 R962 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 R962 JAA registered?

R962 JAA is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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