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S436 OBV

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,954 mi
Last recorded90,954 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS436 OBV
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2011 90,954 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

fan belt poor

oil in water

sump pourus

Pass 29 Jul 2010 85,773 miles

both front tyre treads poor

radiator in poor condition

Pass 28 Jul 2009 77,666 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 64,962 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 64,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 50,619 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 35,958 miles

Front 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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S436 OBV is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S436 OBV, 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 S436 OBV registered?

S436 OBV is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S436 OBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S436 OBV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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