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S879 KTR

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

41,777 mi
Last recorded41,777 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS879 KTR
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2018 41,777 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage in engine bay (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight oil leak from rocker cover

Pass 1 Aug 2017 40,215 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a moderatly distorted bead rim

nearside indicator repeater slightly deteriorated.

offside front shock absorber has a heavy misting of oil.

Pass 28 Jul 2016 38,514 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim on limit (4.2.A.1a)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

engine coolant level is low.

offside front shock absorber has a moderate misting of oil.

Fail 27 Jul 2016 38,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim on limit (4.2.A.1a)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

engine coolant level is low.

offside front shock absorber has a moderate misting of oil.

Pass 30 Jul 2015 36,345 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 36,345 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

coolant level is low.

nearside front tyre has wear to its outer sidewall.

nearside rear tyre has perished.

offside front tyre has light perishing to its tred.

Pass 26 Jul 2014 34,160 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

engine has small missfire.

offside rear tyre has perrished.

Fail 26 Jul 2014 34,160 miles

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

engine has small missfire.

offside rear tyre has perrished.

Pass 8 Aug 2013 31,061 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 29,678 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 14 Sep 2012 29,678 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Sep 2011 28,228 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 16 Sep 2010 26,065 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front wipers starting to split

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Sep 2010 26,065 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front wipers starting to split

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Sep 2009 23,957 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 21,785 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 21,785 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 21,000 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear tyres perished slightly

Pass 13 Sep 2006 19,973 miles

rear tyres perished slightly

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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S879 KTR is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S879 KTR, 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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S879 KTR is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 14 September 1998.

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