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S765 OBV

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

22,673 mi
Last recorded22,673 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS765 OBV
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 22,673 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 22,454 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 22,454 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 21,326 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 20,473 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 20,473 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 19,103 miles

rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Fail 16 Sep 2009 19,103 miles

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

rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 17 Sep 2008 17,446 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 15,687 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 13,893 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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S765 OBV is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S765 OBV, 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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S765 OBV is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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