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S783 MEC

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,416 mi
Last recorded88,416 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS783 MEC
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 88,416 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres low on edges

corrosion to brake pipes

nearside front wing badly corroded

offside rear sill damaged

sills corroded and weak

undernody and suspension corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2014 88,415 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres low on edges

corrosion to brake pipes

nearside front wing badly corroded

offside rear sill damaged

sills corroded and weak

undernody and suspension corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2013 86,774 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to underbody and suspension

sills corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2012 84,563 miles

both front wings have corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2011 74,823 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 62,988 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 55,219 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 51,791 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 47,422 miles

front brake pads half worn

Pass 26 Oct 2006 37,469 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 37,468 miles

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

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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S783 MEC is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S783 MEC, 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 S783 MEC registered?

S783 MEC is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S783 MEC safe to buy?

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