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S353 RLK

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,147 mi
Last recorded76,147 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS353 RLK
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 76,147 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 76,146 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 72,198 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 72,198 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 68,054 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 65,859 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 62,849 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 57,117 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 57,117 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 52,051 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2008 45,963 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 21 Jun 2008 45,963 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 26 Jun 2007 39,377 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 37,823 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2007 37,822 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 33,787 miles

front number plate damaged slightly

Fail 13 Mar 2006 33,787 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front number plate damaged slightly

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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S353 RLK is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green 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 S353 RLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S353 RLK registered?

S353 RLK is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S353 RLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S353 RLK shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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