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S86 ROA

1998 Rover 211

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

52,111 mi
Last recorded52,111 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 52,111 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 50,225 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 47,846 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 46,468 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 45,323 miles

Nearside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 45,323 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 44,342 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 44,342 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 41,429 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 39,364 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 37,137 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 35,214 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 35,214 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 33,352 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 31,697 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 28,803 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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S86 ROA is a 1998 Rover 211 in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S86 ROA, 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 ROA registered?

S86 ROA is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S86 ROA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S86 ROA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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