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S728 DYJ

1998 Rover 211

Black Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,905 mi
Last recorded95,905 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS728 DYJ
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 95,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 95,903 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 95,340 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 94,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also in a deteriorated conditon (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre in a deteriorated condition

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 94,382 miles

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 93,876 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 93,872 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 93,858 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 93,069 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2014 93,061 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)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2013 90,382 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 87,140 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f door mirror slightly cracked

rear centre stop lamp not working

Fail 25 Oct 2012 87,139 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f door mirror slightly cracked

rear centre stop lamp not working

Pass 19 Oct 2011 83,558 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise centre rear brake light not working

advise hand brake travel

Fail 18 Oct 2011 83,558 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise centre rear brake light not working

advise hand brake travel

Pass 5 Nov 2010 80,004 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 79,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 76,557 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 74,447 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 74,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 71,816 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 67,940 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 63,699 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 63,699 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
Full Rover 211 reliability report

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S728 DYJ is a 1998 Rover 211 in Black with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 S728 DYJ, 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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S728 DYJ is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 10 November 1998.

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