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S823 JRV

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,820 mi
Last recorded95,820 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS823 JRV
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2010 95,820 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight body corrosion

steering rack damp

Pass 27 Jul 2010 95,820 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight body corrosion

steering rack damp

Pass 24 Jul 2009 92,062 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 92,062 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2008 87,398 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 87,398 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 83,695 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 79,904 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Inner 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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S823 JRV is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JRV, 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 JRV registered?

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

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