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S720 MAB

1998 Rover 211

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

45,435 mi
Last recorded45,435 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS720 MAB
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 45,435 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 45,335 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded os and ns rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to os rear flexhose (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt os and ns outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

ns front tyre wearing close to limit on outer edge

ns rear light lens slightly damaged

power steering pump drive belt deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2015 43,635 miles

front brake pads wearing low

rear number plate faded

slight dampness around steering rack

Pass 12 Feb 2014 42,003 miles

Slight blow from rear exhaust joint

Pass 5 Feb 2013 40,502 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 39,170 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 37,271 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 36,188 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 33,873 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 31,558 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 28,570 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 25,475 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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S720 MAB is a 1998 Rover 211 in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S720 MAB, 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 S720 MAB registered?

S720 MAB is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 9 November 1998.

Is S720 MAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S720 MAB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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