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S801 GVV

1998 Rover 211

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,267 mi
Last recorded76,267 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS801 GVV
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 76,267 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component at reservoir (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 72,390 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Both rear tyres starting to perrish

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside door mirror glass missing

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 66,907 miles

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 27 Nov 2012 63,648 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 63,648 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 55,406 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 48,058 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 40,797 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 34,246 miles

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 5 Jun 2008 34,246 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 31,122 miles

some wear on edge of nearside front tyre

Pass 31 May 2006 28,063 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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S801 GVV is a 1998 Rover 211 in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S801 GVV, 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 S801 GVV registered?

S801 GVV is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 21 September 1998.

Is S801 GVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S801 GVV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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