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S81 KPY

1998 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,099 mi
Last recorded46,099 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS81 KPY
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 46,099 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 46,058 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 41,785 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 41,757 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 37,618 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 37,618 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 32,265 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 28,996 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 25,177 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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S81 KPY is a 1998 Rover 211 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S81 KPY, 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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S81 KPY is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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