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R393 HJW

1997 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,423 mi
Last recorded87,423 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 21168,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR393 HJW
MakeRover
Model211
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 87,423 miles

n/s rear door rough cannot see pad life n/s front s/absorber weeping slightly

Fail 11 Nov 2014 87,407 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s rear door rough cannot see pad life n/s front s/absorber weeping slightly

Pass 8 Nov 2013 85,012 miles

outer sills very thin in places

Fail 20 Nov 2012 82,334 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

small chip in screen exhaust rough cannot see pad life slight play in s/rack

Pass 20 Nov 2012 82,334 miles

small chip in screen exhaust rough cannot see pad life slight play in s/rack

Pass 29 Nov 2011 79,168 miles

small chip in screen exhaust rough

Pass 1 Dec 2010 75,016 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 72,238 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 72,238 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 68,459 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside steering arm has slight play.

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 68,459 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside steering arm has slight play.

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 64,841 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 60,692 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 55,613 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor 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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R393 HJW is a 1997 Rover 211 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Rover 211 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 68,459 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R393 HJW, 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 29 years old, this Rover 211 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R393 HJW registered?

R393 HJW is a 1997 Rover 211, first registered on 21 October 1997.

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