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S803 FKP

1998 Rover 211

Black Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,869 mi
Last recorded86,869 miles
Recorded on19 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS803 FKP
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2012 86,869 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 79,495 miles

Auxillary belts cracked

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Front wipers slightly smearing

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight body corrosion to outer sills and rear arches

Slight noise from rear wheel bearings

Pass 24 May 2010 70,642 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 70,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 69,525 miles

Near side rear brake effot lower than normal, slight bind on nearside rear brake.

Pass 18 Jul 2008 67,266 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 67,235 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 64,550 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 64,550 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2006 58,320 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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S803 FKP is a 1998 Rover 211 in Black with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S803 FKP, 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 S803 FKP registered?

S803 FKP is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S803 FKP safe to buy?

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