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S197 FKN

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,028 mi
Last recorded76,028 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS197 FKN
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc
View full Rover 211 reliability data Browse other 1998 Rover 211 registrations

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2011 76,028 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2011 76,027 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2010 60,476 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 58,432 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 54,615 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 51,002 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 49,334 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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S197 FKN is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 S197 FKN, 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 S197 FKN registered?

S197 FKN is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S197 FKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S197 FKN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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