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S529 SBD

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,827 mi
Last recorded72,827 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS529 SBD
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 72,827 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside rear tyres are perrished

Pass 10 Aug 2016 66,381 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 66,379 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 65,012 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 64,034 miles

Nearside front tyre perished/cracked

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 62,516 miles

Center exhaust corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 62,515 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Center exhaust corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 57,012 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight brake bind offside rear.

Pass 2 Aug 2011 52,624 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Off side rear wheel has a slight brake bind

Pass 27 Jul 2010 49,747 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 31 Jul 2009 48,348 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 46,308 miles

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

High level brake light has bulbs not working

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

Off side rear brake starting to bind

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 46,308 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

High level brake light has bulbs not working

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

Off side rear brake starting to bind

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 44,903 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 44,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 43,508 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 41,926 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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S529 SBD is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S529 SBD, 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 S529 SBD registered?

S529 SBD is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S529 SBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S529 SBD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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