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P40 HJB

1998 Rover 211

Grey Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

73,007 mi
Last recorded73,007 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 HJB
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 73,007 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 73,007 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 71,665 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 69,944 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 69,944 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 May 2009 67,569 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 67,569 miles

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

offside front tyre incorrectley fitted (direction of rotation )

Pass 16 May 2008 65,832 miles

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

both front tyres perished

Fail 16 May 2008 65,832 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres perished

Pass 19 May 2007 62,675 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 58,848 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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P40 HJB 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 63.6%.

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 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 P40 HJB, 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 P40 HJB registered?

P40 HJB is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is P40 HJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P40 HJB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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