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S865 FVV

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,954 mi
Last recorded43,954 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS865 FVV
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 43,954 miles

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

slight bind on n/s/r brake

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Jul 2012 42,306 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 40,548 miles

n/s/f shockabsorber damp

various brake pipes corroded

various suspension bushs cracked and worn

Pass 13 Jul 2010 39,066 miles

both rear tyre walls cracked

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 12 Jul 2010 39,064 miles

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

both rear tyre walls cracked

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 13 Jul 2009 37,130 miles

both rear tyre walls cracking

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 37,130 miles

both rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 7 Jul 2008 35,015 miles

both rear tyre deterioration

Pass 4 Jul 2007 32,513 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 32,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front seatbelt buckles stiff

Pass 3 Jul 2006 30,191 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

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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S865 FVV is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green 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 S865 FVV, 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 S865 FVV registered?

S865 FVV is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S865 FVV safe to buy?

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