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R168 JLG

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,735 mi
Last recorded43,735 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 JLG
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 43,735 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 38,555 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 38,555 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 38,335 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 37,830 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 37,830 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 37,257 miles

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 18 Jun 2014 36,000 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 34,954 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 34,954 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 33,703 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 32,991 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 32,991 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 32,017 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 30,975 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 30,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 29,587 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 27,750 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 25,727 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 23,214 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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R168 JLG is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R168 JLG, 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 R168 JLG registered?

R168 JLG is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R168 JLG safe to buy?

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