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S298 BKS

1998 Rover 211

Purple Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,393 mi
Last recorded102,393 miles
Recorded on29 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS298 BKS
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2008 102,393 miles

srs light on

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 May 2008 102,393 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

srs light on

Pass 11 Jun 2007 92,489 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 92,331 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2006 80,530 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 80,530 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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S298 BKS is a 1998 Rover 211 in Purple 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 S298 BKS, 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 S298 BKS registered?

S298 BKS is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S298 BKS safe to buy?

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