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S755 JJM

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,188 mi
Last recorded61,188 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS755 JJM
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2009 61,188 miles

cat heatshield slightly insecure

corrosion on exhaust system

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight dampness on rack

slight oil leaks

slight wear on front drop link bushes

washers slightly blocked

Fail 17 Aug 2009 61,188 miles

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

advanced wear on front discs

cat heatshield slightly insecure

corrosion on exhaust system

o/s/f pads worn close to legal limit

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight dampness on rack

slight oil leaks

slight wear on front drop link bushes

washers slightly blocked

Pass 19 Aug 2008 57,526 miles

play in steering rack

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

Oil leak

n/s outer cv gaiter age cracking

Pass 7 Aug 2007 54,017 miles

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

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

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

deep cuts in rear tyres and age cracking

front anti roll bar drop link bushes age cracking

slight age cracking front outer cv gaiters

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Jul 2006 50,267 miles

engine oil leaks

exhaust heavly corroded

rear tyres age cracking

slight dampness around power steering rack

slight play in steering rack

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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S755 JJM is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S755 JJM, 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 S755 JJM registered?

S755 JJM is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S755 JJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S755 JJM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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