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S402 BGC

1998 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,901 mi
Last recorded55,901 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS402 BGC
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2011 55,901 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 54,817 miles

front number plate cracked

front wipers starting to smeer

near side rear tyre cut in side wall

Fail 9 Feb 2009 52,654 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate damage

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

offside sill slight damage

slight damage to boot

Pass 9 Feb 2009 52,654 miles

front number plate damage

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

offside sill slight damage

slight damage to boot

Pass 24 Jan 2008 50,033 miles

front nuplate bottom cracked

Pass 1 Feb 2007 46,614 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

minor cuts in nearside front tyre

outer sidewall perished to both rear tyres

slight leak around rocker cover gasket

Fail 1 Feb 2007 46,614 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

minor cuts in nearside front tyre

outer sidewall perished to both rear tyres

slight leak around rocker cover gasket

Pass 20 Jan 2006 43,963 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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S402 BGC is a 1998 Rover 211 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S402 BGC, 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 S402 BGC registered?

S402 BGC is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is S402 BGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S402 BGC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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