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R909 DOS

1998 Rover 211

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,403 mi
Last recorded82,403 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR909 DOS
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 82,403 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 82,403 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 72,821 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 72,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 66,815 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 60,665 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 60,665 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 55,248 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 50,655 miles

Offside 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 6 Apr 2009 45,679 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 42,617 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 38,092 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 38,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 38,025 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 33,474 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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R909 DOS is a 1998 Rover 211 in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 R909 DOS, 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 R909 DOS registered?

R909 DOS is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R909 DOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R909 DOS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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