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S288 BFF

1998 Rover 211

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,844 mi
Last recorded95,844 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS288 BFF
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 95,844 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 95,828 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 90,547 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge rear brake pipes rusty o/s wiper split

Fail 22 Jul 2011 90,520 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge rear brake pipes rusty o/s wiper split

Pass 30 Jul 2010 81,220 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/R TYRE IS CRACKED

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 81,220 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/R TYRE IS CRACKED

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 76,818 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 76,818 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 71,392 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 64,399 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 55,410 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 55,410 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 55,090 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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S288 BFF is a 1998 Rover 211 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S288 BFF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S288 BFF registered?

S288 BFF is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S288 BFF safe to buy?

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