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S895 FVV

1998 Rover 211

Black Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,484 mi
Last recorded111,484 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS895 FVV
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 111,484 miles

both front and rear number plates poor condition

both front anti rollbar link rubbers perished

o/s front cv boot poor condition

Fail 7 Aug 2013 111,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

both front and rear number plates poor condition

both front anti rollbar link rubbers perished

o/s front cv boot poor condition

Pass 12 Sep 2011 99,023 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 99,015 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 93,146 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 93,138 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 88,446 miles

front exhaust rusty condition

front tyres wearing low

slight bind o/s/f brake

slight rust forming o/s and n/s inner sills rear end

slight wear to front anti roll bar links

Pass 27 Jun 2008 82,793 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 72,422 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 69,321 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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S895 FVV is a 1998 Rover 211 in Black 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 S895 FVV, 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 S895 FVV registered?

S895 FVV is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is S895 FVV safe to buy?

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