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S401 ACB

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,608 mi
Last recorded90,608 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS401 ACB
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2009 90,608 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 90,605 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 78,813 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 63,382 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 55,739 miles

BOTH FRONT ANTIROLL BAR DROP LINK BUSHES ARE STARTING TO SPLIT ON BONDINGS

BOTH REAR INDICATOR BULBS STARTING TO DIS-COLOUR †FADE TO WHITE

REAR SERVICE BRAKES ARE BINDING SLIGHTLY

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON FRONT SERVICE BRAKES

SLIGHTLY LOW READING TAKEN FROM REAR NEARSIDE SERVICE BRAKE, ALSO SLIGHT IMBALANCE WHEN BOTH REAR SERVICE BRAKES ARE APPLIED

Pass 19 Jul 2005 46,550 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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S401 ACB is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S401 ACB, 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

How do I check the history of S401 ACB?

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What year was S401 ACB registered?

S401 ACB is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S401 ACB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S401 ACB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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