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S299 MJW

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

90,423 mi
Last recorded90,423 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS299 MJW
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 90,423 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 90,403 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 82,921 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 82,921 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 74,517 miles

Heavy coolant leak from water pump area.

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 74,509 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Heavy coolant leak from water pump area.

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 63,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Hand brake lever travel high

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 63,504 miles

Hand brake lever travel high

Pass 5 Dec 2007 56,907 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Dec 2006 49,800 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 49,800 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 42,306 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 42,298 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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S299 MJW is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S299 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.

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S299 MJW is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 15 December 1998.

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