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S871 AWV

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,315 mi
Last recorded91,315 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS871 AWV
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2010 91,315 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 84,514 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 77,643 miles

Battery insecure

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

nearside front wheel arch and front bumper damaged

Fail 13 Nov 2008 77,643 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure

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

nearside front wheel arch and front bumper damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2007 74,052 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 68,003 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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S871 AWV is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S871 AWV, 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 S871 AWV registered?

S871 AWV is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S871 AWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S871 AWV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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