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R127 JPT

1998 Rover 211

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,927 mi
Last recorded85,927 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR127 JPT
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2010 85,927 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 83,543 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 80,800 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 80,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 68,989 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2007 68,878 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 64,019 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 64,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R127 JPT is a 1998 Rover 211 in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R127 JPT, 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 R127 JPT registered?

R127 JPT is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is R127 JPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R127 JPT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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