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S358 RDW

1998 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,973 mi
Last recorded88,973 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS358 RDW
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 88,973 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 88,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2010 82,516 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 82,516 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 77,903 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 74,307 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Nov 2007 70,051 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 70,051 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 65,871 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 58,977 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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S358 RDW is a 1998 Rover 211 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S358 RDW, 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 S358 RDW registered?

S358 RDW is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S358 RDW safe to buy?

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