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S72 KBL

1998 Rover 211

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,044 mi
Last recorded108,044 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS72 KBL
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 108,044 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front passenger seat belt buckle worn

Fail 27 Jun 2011 108,044 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front passenger seat belt buckle worn

Pass 3 Jul 2010 95,574 miles

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

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

Oil leak

passenger seat belt buckle worn

Pass 7 Jul 2009 83,310 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 83,116 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 68,975 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front seat belt buckles worn

Fail 9 Jul 2008 68,967 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front seat belt buckles worn

Pass 20 Jun 2007 63,212 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 60,809 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 52,355 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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S72 KBL is a 1998 Rover 211 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S72 KBL, 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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S72 KBL is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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