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S293 MJW

1998 Rover 211

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,219 mi
Last recorded85,219 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS293 MJW
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2007 85,219 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 85,219 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 82,438 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 82,436 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 73,786 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 73,719 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

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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S293 MJW is a 1998 Rover 211 in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S293 MJW, 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 S293 MJW registered?

S293 MJW is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 15 December 1998.

Is S293 MJW safe to buy?

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