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R116 JHG

1998 Rover 211

Grey Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,560 mi
Last recorded73,560 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 JHG
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2012 73,560 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 73,560 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 61,849 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 61,849 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 60,277 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 60,277 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)

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

Battery insecure

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

front no plate cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2009 59,307 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 59,307 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 58,259 miles

advise front no-plate cracked.

Fail 20 Mar 2008 58,251 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise front no-plate cracked.

Pass 27 Sep 2006 56,025 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 56,025 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R116 JHG is a 1998 Rover 211 in Grey with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R116 JHG, 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 R116 JHG registered?

R116 JHG is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R116 JHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R116 JHG shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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