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R963 JAA

1998 Rover 211

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

65,076 mi
Last recorded65,076 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR963 JAA
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 65,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering belt split

Fail 9 Aug 2016 65,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering belt split

Pass 10 Aug 2015 61,379 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 61,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 58,599 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 58,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 53,825 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 49,875 miles

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

srs warning light on

Pass 16 Aug 2011 49,513 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 49,458 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 45,989 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 42,392 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 38,872 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 35,689 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 35,689 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 31,660 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 27,937 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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R963 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 70.6%.

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 R963 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 R963 JAA registered?

R963 JAA is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R963 JAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R963 JAA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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