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R410 SSE

1998 Rover 211

Grey Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

34,634 mi
Last recorded34,634 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR410 SSE
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2011 34,634 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

SRS(airbag) light on

Fail 3 Dec 2011 34,634 miles

SRS(airbag) light on

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 31,762 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 28,825 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 28,805 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 26,304 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 26,104 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 23,757 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel tank heavily corroded ( not leaking at the moment )

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Dec 2007 23,757 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel tank heavily corroded ( not leaking at the moment )

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside washer jet partially choked

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Dec 2006 22,084 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 22,084 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 20,650 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 20,650 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.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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R410 SSE is a 1998 Rover 211 in Grey with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R410 SSE, 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 R410 SSE registered?

R410 SSE is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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