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S880 SDX

1998 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,031 mi
Last recorded89,031 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS880 SDX
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 89,031 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 87,068 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 77,830 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 69,655 miles

off side front and near side rear tyres showing slight signs of out of shape

surface corrosion on sills

Fail 7 Sep 2009 69,655 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

off side front and near side rear tyres showing slight signs of out of shape

surface corrosion on sills

Pass 23 May 2008 68,711 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2007 63,606 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 May 2007 63,606 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 59,233 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 59,233 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S880 SDX is a 1998 Rover 211 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S880 SDX, 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 S880 SDX registered?

S880 SDX is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 8 August 1998.

Is S880 SDX safe to buy?

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