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S399 DFA

1998 Rover 211

Grey Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

75,152 mi
Last recorded75,152 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS399 DFA
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 75,152 miles

Bulbs in high visibility brake light inop.

Damage to N/S/F sill.

Exhaust front flexy deteriorated.

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

O/S/R tyre deteriorating on outer sidewall.

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

Slight corrosion to front to rear and all rear brake pipes.

Slight exhaust blow front to catalyst section joint.

Slight play in O/S steering rack inner ball joint.

Various bodywork damage.

Fail 4 Apr 2012 75,152 miles

Bulbs in high visibility brake light inop.

Damage to N/S/F sill.

Exhaust front flexy deteriorated.

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

O/S/R tyre deteriorating on outer sidewall.

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight corrosion to front to rear and all rear brake pipes.

Slight exhaust blow front to catalyst section joint.

Slight play in O/S steering rack inner ball joint.

Various bodywork damage.

Pass 7 Apr 2011 68,898 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 64,962 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 64,962 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2009 59,025 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 May 2009 59,025 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 55,323 miles

impact damage o/s rear door and wheel arch

Fail 11 Feb 2008 55,323 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

impact damage o/s rear door and wheel arch

Pass 8 Feb 2007 52,164 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 52,164 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear wheel arch damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2006 45,109 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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S399 DFA is a 1998 Rover 211 in Grey with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 S399 DFA, 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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S399 DFA is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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