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S420 KPY

1998 Rover 211

Grey Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,015 mi
Last recorded82,015 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS420 KPY
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 82,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 79,272 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion on underside

Pass 18 Sep 2012 78,769 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 77,683 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 76,862 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 76,133 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 76,133 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 73,670 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 73,670 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 68,295 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 25 Jul 2007 68,295 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2006 63,096 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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S420 KPY 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 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 S420 KPY, 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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S420 KPY is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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