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S848 EGH

1998 Rover 211

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,872 mi
Last recorded98,872 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS848 EGH
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 98,872 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front headlight beam image faded

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Sep 2017 98,872 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front headlight beam image faded

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 94,716 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

corrosion around tailgate hinges

osf roof corroded

osr sill end/wheel arch corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2016 94,715 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

corrosion around tailgate hinges

osf roof corroded

osr sill end/wheel arch corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2015 90,835 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front bumper has projection but not sharp

Offside Rear sill end corroded

evidence of fluid leak at rack

Fail 8 Sep 2015 90,835 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front bumper has projection but not sharp

Offside Rear sill end corroded

evidence of fluid leak at rack

Pass 11 Sep 2014 87,153 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 87,153 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 82,982 miles

steering slight leak

Fail 3 Sep 2013 82,982 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

steering slight leak

Pass 12 Sep 2012 78,595 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

steering rack slight leak

Fail 12 Sep 2012 78,595 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

steering rack slight leak

Pass 15 Sep 2011 74,530 miles

air bag light on

wipers do not park automaticly

Pass 13 Sep 2010 69,187 miles

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

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

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

handbrake linkage worn

offside rear light unit has water inside

Pass 15 Sep 2009 64,831 miles

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

slight play in handbrake lever

Fail 15 Sep 2009 64,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play in handbrake lever

Pass 19 Sep 2008 59,672 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 54,472 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 50,508 miles

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

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
Full Rover 211 reliability report

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S848 EGH is a 1998 Rover 211 in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S848 EGH, 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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S848 EGH is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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