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S422 DFM

1998 Rover 211

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

56,364 mi
Last recorded56,364 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS422 DFM
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 56,364 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 55,452 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 54,797 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 54,469 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 53,567 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 52,174 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 51,127 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 50,400 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 49,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 48,957 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 47,425 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 45,225 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 42,231 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 39,743 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 37,474 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 35,084 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 35,084 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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S422 DFM is a 1998 Rover 211 in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 S422 DFM, 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 S422 DFM registered?

S422 DFM is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S422 DFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S422 DFM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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