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S916 SBJ

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,551 mi
Last recorded75,551 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS916 SBJ
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 75,551 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 74,385 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2020 64,587 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 60,953 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 57,550 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 57,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at end of brake pipe (chalked) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded at suspension arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking pipe to pump at rear of engine (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at end of brake pipe (chalked) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside of tread (4.1.E.1)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 56,548 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 55,091 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 55,091 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 53,571 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 51,966 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 49,974 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 49,892 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 47,113 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 47,110 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 44,424 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 44,424 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres starting to crack/perish in outer sidewall

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 41,938 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 39,030 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges .Rear tyres perished .

Pass 3 Jul 2007 36,539 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 33,915 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 33,914 miles

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

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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S916 SBJ is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 S916 SBJ, 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 S916 SBJ registered?

S916 SBJ is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S916 SBJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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