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S778 CDL

1998 Rover 211

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,609 mi
Last recorded117,609 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS778 CDL
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 117,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 6 Sep 2011 117,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 26 Mar 2010 104,524 miles

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

nearside door mirror case broken

Pass 30 Mar 2009 93,465 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 87,025 miles

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

o/s/r brake bind

slight play o/s rack

Pass 5 Apr 2007 77,792 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 77,792 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

play o/s rack

Pass 29 Mar 2006 65,705 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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S778 CDL is a 1998 Rover 211 in Silver 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 S778 CDL, 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 S778 CDL registered?

S778 CDL is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 20 November 1998.

Is S778 CDL safe to buy?

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