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S309 FNM

1998 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,984 mi
Last recorded92,984 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS309 FNM
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 92,984 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 92,852 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Coolant loss

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill panel adjacent to (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill panel adjacent to (5.2.6)

Steering lock inoperative

Pass 1 Aug 2015 88,366 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 88,352 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 78,727 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 78,721 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 70,802 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 67,055 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 67,055 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2011 62,242 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 62,242 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 59,683 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 56,990 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 52,122 miles

signs of splitting to n/s/f o/s/f anti roll bar link bushes

signs of water damage to rear no plate

wear to front brake pads

Fail 16 Aug 2007 47,164 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 47,164 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 43,058 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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S309 FNM is a 1998 Rover 211 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 S309 FNM, 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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S309 FNM is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 17 September 1998.

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