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S443 DSG

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,964 mi
Last recorded55,964 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS443 DSG
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2010 55,964 miles

both rear axle bushes perished

nearside rear tyre showing age cracks

Fail 7 Oct 2010 55,964 miles

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

both rear axle bushes perished

nearside rear tyre showing age cracks

Pass 21 Oct 2009 46,336 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 46,336 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 41,437 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 37,133 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 36,624 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
Full Rover 211 reliability report

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S443 DSG 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 S443 DSG, 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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How do I check the history of S443 DSG?

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What year was S443 DSG registered?

S443 DSG is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S443 DSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S443 DSG 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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