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R122 ORW

1998 Rover 211

White Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,432 mi
Last recorded47,432 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 ORW
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2008 47,432 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 47,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 43,109 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 25 Aug 2006 38,860 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 34,837 miles

middle exhaust and back section starting to corrode advise replacement

Fail 9 Jun 2005 34,837 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

middle exhaust and back section starting to corrode advise replacement

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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R122 ORW is a 1998 Rover 211 in White with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R122 ORW, 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

How do I check the history of R122 ORW?

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What year was R122 ORW registered?

R122 ORW is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is R122 ORW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R122 ORW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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