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S426 LAB

1998 Rover 211

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,767 mi
Last recorded52,767 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS426 LAB
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2007 52,767 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 52,767 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 48,537 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2005 43,382 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front wipers smearing

revers lamps inop

Pass 30 Sep 2005 43,382 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front wipers smearing

revers lamps inop

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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S426 LAB is a 1998 Rover 211 in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S426 LAB, 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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What year was S426 LAB registered?

S426 LAB is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 12 October 1998.

Is S426 LAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S426 LAB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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