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S901 GRP

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,938 mi
Last recorded110,938 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS901 GRP
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 110,938 miles

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Outer sills corroded

alternator seized belt missing

front to rear brake pipes corroded

oil filter corroded

power steering belt perished

radiator fins corroded

steering rack slight play

Pass 9 Nov 2017 95,803 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 95,803 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 79,608 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 2 Nov 2016 79,608 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 24 Oct 2015 58,527 miles

Both rear tyres sidewalls and tread heavily cracked.

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system and hangers heavily corroded.

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded On axle. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 58,527 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Both rear tyres sidewalls and tread heavily cracked.

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Engine sump leaking badily.

Exhaust system and hangers heavily corroded.

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded On axle. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 50,481 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 50,481 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 30,463 miles

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

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

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

dampness on power steering pump area,and drive belt cracking

front section of exhaust system corroded

high level stop light has light source inoperative,though over 50% working

offside front flexible brake hose ferrule corroded,not excess

offside front tyre perish cracking

Fail 29 Aug 2013 30,463 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

dampness on power steering pump area,and drive belt cracking

front section of exhaust system corroded

high level stop light has light source inoperative,though over 50% working

offside front flexible brake hose ferrule corroded,not excess

offside front tyre perish cracking

slight difference in front and rear brakes applications

Pass 7 Sep 2012 29,930 miles

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

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

area of power steering pump damp,but not any leaks at time of test,also pump drive belt cracking

areas of both rear hub assembleys at brake back plate joins corroded,but not seriously weakened

exhaust system weakening by corrosion in areas,though intact and gas tight at time of test

nearside front tyre has a concentration of surface cracking/perishing on outer shoulder area,though not any cuts etc at time of test

nearside outer body sill corroded in areas,but not to excess

offside front tyre surface cracking in areas

Fail 6 Sep 2012 29,930 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

area of power steering pump damp,but not any leaks at time of test,also pump drive belt cracking

areas of both rear hub assembleys at brake back plate joins corroded,but not seriously weakened

exhaust system weakening by corrosion in areas,though intact and gas tight at time of test

nearside front tyre has a concentration of surface cracking/perishing on outer shoulder area,though not any cuts etc at time of test

nearside outer body sill corroded in areas,but not to excess

offside front tyre surface cracking in areas

Pass 15 Sep 2011 28,902 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres perished

Pass 15 Sep 2010 27,354 miles

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

front tyres perishing and just starting to split between tread

Pass 25 Sep 2009 25,958 miles

dampness at power steering pump pulley area,though not leaking at time of test

exhaust section leading to rear section join weakening by corrosion,but gas tight and intact at time of test

Pass 9 Sep 2008 23,592 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 23,587 miles

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 22,576 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 20,497 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 18,645 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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S901 GRP is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S901 GRP, 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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S901 GRP is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 10 October 1998.

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