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S921 GRP

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,037 mi
Last recorded84,037 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS921 GRP
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2008 84,037 miles

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

both front tyres worn inner shoulders

second from rear exhaust mounting deteriorating

Fail 20 Nov 2008 84,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

both front tyres worn inner shoulders

power steering pump drive belt cracking

second from rear exhaust mounting deteriorating

Pass 27 Nov 2007 74,459 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 74,459 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 64,487 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 64,487 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 54,470 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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S921 GRP is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S921 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S921 GRP registered?

S921 GRP is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 24 December 1998.

Is S921 GRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S921 GRP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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