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R123 ROP

1998 Rover 211

Grey Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,147 mi
Last recorded103,147 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 ROP
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 103,147 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perishing

Fuel pipe/s corroded

O/s/f side position lamp dim - but illuminating more than 50%

O/s/r brake pipe to flexi corroding

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

S.R.S Light illuminated

Pass 14 Jan 2011 91,691 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 78,037 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 68,772 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 68,772 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 132,477 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 132,192 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 117,469 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 116,990 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R123 ROP is a 1998 Rover 211 in Grey with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R123 ROP, 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 R123 ROP registered?

R123 ROP is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R123 ROP safe to buy?

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