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S530 DFS

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,855 mi
Last recorded65,855 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS530 DFS
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2010 65,855 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2009 58,907 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak from sump

Fail 4 Sep 2008 53,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2008 53,378 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2007 49,566 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 44,150 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 37,357 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 37,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rocker cover gasket leaking.

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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S530 DFS is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S530 DFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S530 DFS registered?

S530 DFS is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S530 DFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S530 DFS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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