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S859 EDK

1998 Rover 211

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

30,770 mi
Last recorded30,770 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS859 EDK
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 30,770 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 28,131 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 28,131 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 25,293 miles

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 23,876 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 22,158 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 22,158 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 20,540 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 20,533 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 18,495 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 16,787 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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S859 EDK is a 1998 Rover 211 in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S859 EDK, 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 S859 EDK registered?

S859 EDK is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 8 October 1998.

Is S859 EDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S859 EDK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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