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R135 JHG

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

108,300 mi
Last recorded108,300 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR135 JHG
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 108,300 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2015 108,297 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 105,634 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 105,634 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 May 2013 102,636 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 102,636 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

age cracks o/s front

Pass 9 May 2012 99,115 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 99,115 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2011 95,549 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 95,549 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 92,080 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 92,080 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2009 89,386 miles

Oil leak

sump corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2008 85,902 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 85,902 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 77,945 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 77,945 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 70,631 miles

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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R135 JHG is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R135 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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R135 JHG is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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