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R96 LRC

1998 Rover 211

Grey Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

54,613 mi
Last recorded54,613 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR96 LRC
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 54,613 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

o/s door mirror glass damaged

Fail 15 Jul 2011 54,613 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

o/s door mirror glass damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2010 51,478 miles

offside door mirror glass damaged

Fail 25 Jun 2010 51,428 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2009 49,102 miles

auxilliary belt in poor condition

centre silencer slight blow from small split

nearside front strut damp

radiator in poor condition

Fail 6 Jul 2009 49,102 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

auxilliary belt in poor condition

centre silencer slight blow from small split

nearside front strut damp

radiator in poor condition

Pass 10 Jul 2008 46,561 miles

Oil leak

nsf tyre on 2mm

Fail 6 Jul 2007 44,142 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 44,142 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 40,190 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nail in offside front tyre

offside mirror small crack

Fail 11 Jul 2006 40,076 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

nail in offside front tyre

offside mirror small crack

rear two sections of exhaust badly corroded

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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R96 LRC is a 1998 Rover 211 in Grey with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R96 LRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R96 LRC registered?

R96 LRC is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R96 LRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R96 LRC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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