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S761 EBX

1998 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,434 mi
Last recorded68,434 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS761 EBX
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 68,434 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

one bulb out in centre brake light

Fail 20 Nov 2013 68,434 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

one bulb out in centre brake light

Pass 19 Nov 2012 60,095 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 51,909 miles

both front tyres worn at inner edges

one bulb out at centre stop light

Pass 18 Nov 2010 44,034 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 44,025 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 37,588 miles

front brake pads worn no plate light dull

Pass 30 Apr 2008 35,004 miles

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

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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S761 EBX is a 1998 Rover 211 in Blue 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 S761 EBX, 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 S761 EBX registered?

S761 EBX is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S761 EBX safe to buy?

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