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S827 UEL

1998 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,963 mi
Last recorded112,963 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS827 UEL
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 112,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both rear tyres perished & in poor condition

both rear wheelarches corroded

corrosion starting in both outer sills

Pass 7 Nov 2018 102,058 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Nov 2018 102,058 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS RING CRACKED (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 98,090 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 98,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 96,570 miles

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 12 Sep 2014 92,956 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 89,812 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 89,812 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 86,359 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 81,778 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 76,470 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 70,006 miles

both front c.v.boots perished

exhaust centre section corroded and slight leak

nearside front brake pads worn

Pass 9 Sep 2008 62,586 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 56,838 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2007 56,838 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 52,268 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 52,268 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 46,677 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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S827 UEL is a 1998 Rover 211 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 S827 UEL, 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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S827 UEL is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 14 September 1998.

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