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S357 CBN

1998 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,940 mi
Last recorded82,940 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS357 CBN
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 82,940 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 82,933 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 81,873 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 81,873 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 80,552 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 80,552 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 79,118 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/s rear brake readings [hand & footbrake] slightly low

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 79,118 miles

O/s rear brake readings [hand & footbrake] slightly low

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 77,522 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 74,970 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 72,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 72,685 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Aug 2007 69,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

drivers seat belt does not latch every time

exhaust front pipe flexi corroded

oil leak from oil filter

Pass 9 Aug 2007 69,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

drivers seat belt does not latch every time

exhaust front pipe flexi corroded

oil leak from oil filter

Pass 17 Jul 2006 66,759 miles

o/s & n/s rear tyres perishing on walls

Pass 2 Aug 2005 62,946 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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S357 CBN 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 62.5%.

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 S357 CBN, 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 S357 CBN registered?

S357 CBN is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S357 CBN safe to buy?

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