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UBZ 7242

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,218 mi
Last recorded69,218 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBZ 7242
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2013 69,218 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 18 Jun 2012 64,653 miles

offside rear tyre has small cracks in tread pattern

Pass 25 Jun 2011 58,825 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 55,651 miles

n/s number plate lamp working but dull

n/s wiper blade split

slight blockage n/s/f washer jet

Pass 11 May 2009 53,016 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 53,015 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2008 50,813 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 48,789 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 46,944 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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UBZ 7242 is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UBZ 7242, 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 UBZ 7242 registered?

UBZ 7242 is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is UBZ 7242 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UBZ 7242 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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