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S78 BOJ

1998 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

78,184 mi
Last recorded78,184 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS78 BOJ
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 78,184 miles

Centre Front oil leak

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

Nearside Front tyre has heat cracks but no visible cords

Fail 4 Aug 2015 78,174 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer cill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded in to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer cill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded in to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front oil leak

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

Nearside Front tyre has heat cracks but no visible cords

Pass 4 Aug 2014 74,419 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 74,419 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 71,538 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2013 71,509 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2012 68,223 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 68,184 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 67,748 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front number plate deterioated but can still be read

rear tyres are starting to crack

Pass 20 May 2010 66,788 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 May 2010 66,788 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside wiper blade torn

Pass 4 Jun 2009 65,179 miles

both rear tyres cracking slightly in sidewalls

Pass 26 Jun 2008 63,303 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 60,285 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Jun 2006 56,698 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 53,789 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2005 53,789 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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
Full Rover 211 reliability report

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S78 BOJ is a 1998 Rover 211 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S78 BOJ, 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 S78 BOJ registered?

S78 BOJ is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is S78 BOJ safe to buy?

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