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S441 CBW

1998 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

43,485 mi
Last recorded43,485 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS441 CBW
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2011 43,485 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake discs worn

nearside front vehicle damaged

Fail 29 Jan 2011 43,485 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside front vehicle damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2010 39,445 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r light unit has water trapped in side lens

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 4 Mar 2009 39,333 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 39,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 27,572 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 27,572 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

EMISSIONS TEST NOT COMPLETED DUE TO LEAKING EXHAUST. CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING. MID SECTION OF EXHAUST IN VERY POOR CON DITION.

Fail 19 Aug 2006 15,536 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 15,536 miles

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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S441 CBW is a 1998 Rover 211 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S441 CBW, 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 S441 CBW registered?

S441 CBW is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S441 CBW safe to buy?

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