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S42 DWK

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

59,144 mi
Last recorded59,144 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS42 DWK
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 59,144 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 57,034 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 57,009 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 54,817 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 54,817 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 52,422 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 49,678 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 49,678 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

power stearing fluid level low.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 46,515 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 46,515 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 43,445 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 38,804 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2006 38,804 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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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S42 DWK is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S42 DWK, 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 S42 DWK registered?

S42 DWK is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S42 DWK safe to buy?

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