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Rover 211

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 186 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

74%

Total Tests

186

Model Years

1998 to 1999

Years Covered

2

About the Rover 211

The Rover 211 was MOT tested 186 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (1998 to 1999), with an average pass rate of 74%. That's 8 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1998) averages 65,337 miles, while the newest (1999) averages 64,087 miles.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1120cc)
£1,175
Road Tax
£230
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£700
Total per year£2,160
Per month£180/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 1999 details

How reliable is the Rover 211?

vs average of all models-8% (82% avg)
vs Rover brand average+0% (74% avg)

Rover 211 by Year

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YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
199969%12164,087 mi
199878%6565,337 mi

Questions about the Rover 211

Is the Rover 211 reliable?

Across its 2 model years in our data (1998 to 1999), the Rover 211 averages a 74% MOT pass rate, from 186 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 8 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

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