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S407 FRR

1998 Rover 211

Grey Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,517 mi
Last recorded61,517 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS407 FRR
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 61,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

PAS fluid resdiue on the chassis

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

front number plate cracked

n/s/f cv boot perished

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f cv boot perished

oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2013 61,517 miles

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

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

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

front number plate cracked

n/s/f cv boot perished

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f cv boot perished

oil leak

PAS fluid resdiue on the chassis

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 58,114 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 58,114 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 56,449 miles

Corrosion to fuel/brake pipes

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 55,892 miles

Both outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 22 Jul 2009 54,748 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 52,535 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 48,867 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 45,674 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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S407 FRR is a 1998 Rover 211 in Grey with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S407 FRR, 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 S407 FRR registered?

S407 FRR is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S407 FRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S407 FRR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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