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S823 ARO

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,763 mi
Last recorded72,763 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2006
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS823 ARO
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2006 72,763 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 72,763 miles

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)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 56,709 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2005 56,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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S823 ARO is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S823 ARO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S823 ARO registered?

S823 ARO is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S823 ARO safe to buy?

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