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S328 RAL

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

57,366 mi
Last recorded57,366 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS328 RAL
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 57,366 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Outer sills corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2017 57,366 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking @ pipe (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Outer sills corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2016 56,297 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 56,296 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking pipe (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 55,302 miles

offside rear brake binding

oil leak

sills corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Jan 2014 54,160 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

sills corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2014 54,158 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

sills corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2013 52,968 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight power steering leak @ joint

Pass 31 Jan 2013 52,968 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight power steering leak @ joint

Pass 24 Jan 2012 51,646 miles

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

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

slight play in offside rack end

Pass 18 Jan 2011 50,304 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 48,474 miles

both outer sills at rear weak but not holed

power steering leak

slight movement in o/s rack

Fail 22 Jan 2009 47,065 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake fluid level low

slight movement at o/s rack end

Pass 22 Jan 2009 47,065 miles

brake fluid level low

slight movement at o/s rack end

Pass 21 Jan 2008 45,744 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 44,051 miles

front tyres on legal limit †rear tyres worn on inner edges

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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S328 RAL is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S328 RAL, 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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S328 RAL is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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