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S451 BNV

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,430 mi
Last recorded72,430 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS451 BNV
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 72,430 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has low tread (3mm) also severe cracking of the sidewall and tread areas/borderline pass (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. long travel on hand brake lever (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 72,430 miles

Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe major leak (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has low tread (3mm) also severe cracking of the sidewall and tread areas/borderline pass (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. long travel on hand brake lever (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 65,751 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre wall perrished

outer sills rusting

Fail 5 Dec 2016 65,694 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre wall perrished

outer sills rusting

Pass 8 Dec 2015 55,857 miles

Front and rear No plates deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 55,830 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front and rear No plates deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 47,601 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 47,583 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 46,452 miles

Inner sills rusty

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2009 44,217 miles

Auxillary drive belt in poor condition

Coolant level low

Exhaust system corroded

Heavy undersealing to steel brake pipes

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Poor efforts to rear service brakes (64-68kg)

Power steering pipe damp

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Aug 2008 38,305 miles

both front antiroll bar link rod bushes are starting to crack

item fitted to dash at bottom of swept area

nearside windscreen has damage

Pass 28 Jun 2007 32,985 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 30,991 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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S451 BNV is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S451 BNV, 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 S451 BNV registered?

S451 BNV is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S451 BNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S451 BNV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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