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S884 GDK

1998 Rover 211

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

58,962 mi
Last recorded58,962 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS884 GDK
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 58,962 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 56,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 54,562 miles

POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK, POSSIBLY PUMP

Fail 21 Sep 2016 54,515 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK, POSSIBLY PUMP

Pass 10 Sep 2015 52,192 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2014 50,331 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 48,053 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 45,844 miles

front antiroll bar link arm bush split

Pass 22 Sep 2011 43,908 miles

Oil leak

centre stop light

Fail 22 Sep 2011 43,908 miles

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

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

Oil leak

centre stop light

Pass 23 Sep 2010 41,592 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 39,345 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 39,345 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 37,137 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 35,141 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Oct 2007 35,141 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2006 32,962 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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S884 GDK is a 1998 Rover 211 in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S884 GDK, 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 S884 GDK registered?

S884 GDK is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 26 November 1998.

Is S884 GDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S884 GDK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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