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R128 JHG

1998 Rover 211

Purple Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

54,536 mi
Last recorded54,536 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR128 JHG
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 54,536 miles

Front pads and disc`s wearing thin

centre brake lamp has one bulb out

Fail 19 Sep 2011 54,536 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front pads and disc`s wearing thin

centre brake lamp has one bulb out

power steering fluid low

Pass 2 Sep 2010 52,790 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

center brake light has one bulb out

front pads and disc`s worn low

o/s/f mirror insecure slightly

Fail 2 Sep 2010 52,790 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

center brake light has one bulb out

front pads and disc`s worn low

o/s/f mirror insecure slightly

Pass 26 Aug 2009 50,284 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 50,282 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 48,196 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2008 48,194 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 45,766 miles

both front tyres near limit

Pass 5 Sep 2006 42,164 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 37,777 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 37,774 miles

Outer Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R128 JHG is a 1998 Rover 211 in Purple with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R128 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.

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What year was R128 JHG registered?

R128 JHG is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R128 JHG safe to buy?

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