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S311 TKU

1998 Rover 21

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,350 mi
Last recorded9,350 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 2174,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS311 TKU
MakeRover
Model21
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2008 9,350 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 83,471 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 83,468 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 74,316 miles

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

How Reliable is the Rover 21?

Based on 953 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
6,248
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 85
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 80
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 50
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 43
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S311 TKU is a 1998 Rover 21 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Rover 21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 74,808 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 21 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S311 TKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 21 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S311 TKU?

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What year was S311 TKU registered?

S311 TKU is a 1998 Rover 21, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S311 TKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S311 TKU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S311 TKU have outstanding finance?

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