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R986 SER

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,393 mi
Last recorded58,393 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR986 SER
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 58,393 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 53,240 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 53,240 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 47,686 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

SRS light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

coolant header tank low

front and rear number plate starting to fade

near side front wheel trim missing

rocker cover sweating

Fail 1 Oct 2009 47,686 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

SRS light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

coolant header tank low

front and rear number plate starting to fade

near side front wheel trim missing

rocker cover sweating

Pass 3 Oct 2008 42,561 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag srs light on

near side wheel trim missing

Pass 15 Oct 2007 37,604 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

radiater corroded

rear wiper blade deteriated

srs light on constant

Fail 11 Oct 2006 33,078 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre and rear exhaust parts corroding

front pads 50% worn

radiater corroding

rear wiper blade deteriated

Pass 11 Oct 2006 33,078 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

centre and rear exhaust parts corroding

front pads 50% worn

radiater corroding

rear wiper blade deteriated

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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R986 SER is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R986 SER, 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 R986 SER registered?

R986 SER is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R986 SER safe to buy?

The MOT history for R986 SER shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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