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S799 DJK

1998 Rover 211

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

86,963 mi
Last recorded86,963 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS799 DJK
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 86,963 miles

Windscreen wipers do not self cancel.

Pass 9 Nov 2015 76,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Wipers do not self cancel.

Pass 5 Nov 2014 70,019 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 70,019 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 63,290 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 53,397 miles

Exhaust front section poor condition and blowing.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 50,442 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 50,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 47,387 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 39,285 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 39,273 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 37,330 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 37,330 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 31,010 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 31,010 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 27,689 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 27,689 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 25,410 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 25,408 miles

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

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

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

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

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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S799 DJK is a 1998 Rover 211 in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S799 DJK, 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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S799 DJK is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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