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S839 GKP

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,179 mi
Last recorded50,179 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS839 GKP
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2012 50,179 miles

Battery insecure.

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Radiator cooling fan not working.

Pass 27 Jul 2012 50,179 miles

Battery insecure.

Radiator cooling fan not working.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 42,426 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 35,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 32,327 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 30,796 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 28,235 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 26,909 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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S839 GKP is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 S839 GKP, 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 S839 GKP registered?

S839 GKP is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S839 GKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S839 GKP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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