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S793 LRK

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

63,836 mi
Last recorded63,836 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS793 LRK
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 63,836 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 63,836 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 rear lights (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty or weak flow (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Nearside Rear light unit broken / cracked

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 62,327 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 nail low pressure ()

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 62,327 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 nail low pressure ()

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 59,877 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside and offside front wiper worn

Pass 25 Sep 2015 59,095 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in its tread

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 59,095 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in its tread

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 56,148 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 54,441 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 54,440 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 52,192 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 52,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

low on engine oil

Pass 8 Oct 2011 49,986 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 49,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2010 42,269 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 42,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2009 45,305 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 45,305 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 44,025 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 44,025 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 42,312 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 42,312 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 40,688 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 40,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S793 LRK is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 S793 LRK, 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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S793 LRK is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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