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S894 LPR

1998 Rover 211

Grey Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,227 mi
Last recorded79,227 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS894 LPR
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2010 79,227 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 79,190 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 69,120 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 64,874 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 64,829 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 57,660 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 54,433 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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S894 LPR is a 1998 Rover 211 in Grey with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S894 LPR, 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 S894 LPR registered?

S894 LPR is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S894 LPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S894 LPR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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