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S431 RHH

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2010
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,266 mi
Last recorded45,266 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS431 RHH
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2009 45,266 miles

both front tyre worn devoid of tread on edges

front brake pads worn low

Fail 28 Aug 2009 45,256 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyre worn devoid of tread on edges

front brake pads worn low

Pass 29 Aug 2008 40,965 miles

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

air bag light on

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 27 Aug 2008 40,965 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

air bag light on

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Nov 2007 38,555 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 34,528 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 34,528 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 30,404 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 30,404 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 30,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

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

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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S431 RHH is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S431 RHH, 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 S431 RHH registered?

S431 RHH is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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