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S52 BOK

1998 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,140 mi
Last recorded69,140 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS52 BOK
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 69,140 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 66,140 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 66,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 62,996 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 62,996 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 59,843 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 59,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 56,391 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 56,391 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 52,804 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 49,304 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 45,389 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 45,384 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 40,923 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 36,821 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 33,294 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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S52 BOK is a 1998 Rover 211 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S52 BOK, 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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S52 BOK is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 13 August 1998.

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