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S355 FKP

1998 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,055 mi
Last recorded71,055 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS355 FKP
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 71,055 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5000 miles left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 71,055 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5000 miles left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 70,645 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 69,007 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 66,563 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 66,563 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 64,699 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 61,702 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 59,327 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 58,375 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 56,344 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 53,924 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 51,360 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 49,216 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 47,018 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 47,018 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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S355 FKP is a 1998 Rover 211 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S355 FKP, 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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What year was S355 FKP registered?

S355 FKP is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S355 FKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S355 FKP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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