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P678 DBW

1997 Rover 211

Purple Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,161 mi
Last recorded56,161 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21168,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP678 DBW
MakeRover
Model211
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 56,161 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 56,161 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 54,957 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 54,957 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 53,880 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 52,474 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 50,961 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 49,163 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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P678 DBW is a 1997 Rover 211 in Purple with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Rover 211 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 68,459 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 P678 DBW, 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 29 years old, this Rover 211 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P678 DBW registered?

P678 DBW is a 1997 Rover 211, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P678 DBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P678 DBW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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