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S430 SDX

1998 Rover 211

Grey Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,089 mi
Last recorded53,089 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS430 SDX
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 53,089 miles

Nearside door mirror damaged

The rear center seat belt has been removed

Windscreen badly damaged on the inside where the rear view mirror should be

Fail 12 Nov 2010 53,089 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside door mirror damaged

The rear center seat belt has been removed

Windscreen badly damaged on the inside where the rear view mirror should be

Pass 13 Nov 2009 47,844 miles

Center seatbelt has been removed

Nearside front tyre badly perished and cracked

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2009 47,844 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside front tyre badly perished and cracked

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2008 42,975 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 40,486 miles

n/s/r brake grabbing slightly

o/s/f tyre low tread

slight blow rear exhaust join

Fail 8 Nov 2007 40,486 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)

n/s/r brake grabbing slightly

o/s/f tyre low tread

slight blow rear exhaust join

Pass 6 Nov 2006 38,455 miles

air bag light on †slight play o/s steering rack †front brake pads low †rear exhaust corroded/slight blow †

Pass 8 Nov 2005 35,883 miles

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

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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S430 SDX is a 1998 Rover 211 in Grey with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S430 SDX, 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 S430 SDX registered?

S430 SDX is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S430 SDX safe to buy?

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