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S829 DJK

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,453 mi
Last recorded40,453 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS829 DJK
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 40,453 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 40,446 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 39,049 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 35,527 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 35,527 miles

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

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 33,100 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 31,008 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 29,140 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 29,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s front tyre cracking

Pass 16 Sep 2009 27,200 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 27,200 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 25,387 miles

rear exhaust very rusted

Fail 7 Oct 2008 25,387 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear exhaust very rusted

Pass 26 Sep 2007 23,305 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 21,395 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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S829 DJK is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S829 DJK, 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 S829 DJK registered?

S829 DJK is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 18 September 1998.

Is S829 DJK safe to buy?

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