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S86 EFS

1998 Rover 211

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,458 mi
Last recorded41,458 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS86 EFS
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 41,458 miles

srs lamp on

Fail 31 Oct 2012 41,458 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

srs lamp on

Pass 31 Oct 2011 39,534 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

SRS light on

both front brake discs poor condition

centre stop lamp, 4 out of 6 working

handbrake lever has side play

nearside mirror glass damaged

offside front tyre soft

Fail 29 Oct 2011 39,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

SRS light on

both front brake discs poor condition

centre stop lamp, 4 out of 6 working

handbrake lever has side play

nearside mirror glass damaged

offside front tyre soft

Pass 25 Apr 2007 376,891 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 37,689 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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
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S86 EFS is a 1998 Rover 211 in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S86 EFS, 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 S86 EFS registered?

S86 EFS is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 16 November 1998.

Is S86 EFS safe to buy?

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