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R995 GPU

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

50,837 mi
Last recorded50,837 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR995 GPU
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 50,837 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 May 2013 50,837 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2012 49,236 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2012 49,145 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2011 46,420 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 42,569 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 42,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 39,201 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 35,772 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 35,772 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 29 May 2007 26,800 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 May 2007 26,800 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 24,472 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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R995 GPU is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R995 GPU, 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 R995 GPU registered?

R995 GPU is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 18 May 1998.

Is R995 GPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R995 GPU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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