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R114 JFR

1998 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,288 mi
Last recorded114,288 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 JFR
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 114,288 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 114,082 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 102,536 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2009 87,928 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 85,447 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 79,867 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 75,254 miles

exhaust started to corrode

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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R114 JFR is a 1998 Rover 211 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R114 JFR, 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 R114 JFR registered?

R114 JFR is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R114 JFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R114 JFR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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