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R136 HFL

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

994,043 mi
Last recorded994,043 miles
Recorded on14 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR136 HFL
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2011 994,043 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 89,896 miles

front wipers do not always self-park.

Pass 28 May 2009 80,162 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 72,461 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R brake binding slightly

Pass 29 May 2007 65,434 miles

Rear washers inoperative

Very slight leak from power steering pump

Fail 29 May 2007 65,434 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear washers inoperative

Very slight leak from power steering pump

Pass 23 May 2006 58,618 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 58,601 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R136 HFL is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R136 HFL, 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 R136 HFL registered?

R136 HFL is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 26 May 1998.

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