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S925 SBJ

1998 Rover 211

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

55,195 mi
Last recorded55,195 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS925 SBJ
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 55,195 miles

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

Oil leak

rear tyres perishing

sills corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2013 53,069 miles

brake fluid low

n/s front tyre worn on edges

rear tyres perishing

wipers dont park

Fail 20 Nov 2013 53,069 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake fluid low

n/s front tyre worn on edges

rear tyres perishing

wipers dont park

Fail 27 Nov 2012 50,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight power steering leak

wipers dont always park

Pass 27 Nov 2012 50,122 miles

slight power steering leak

wipers dont always park

Pass 1 Nov 2011 47,427 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s rear shock weaping

Fail 28 Oct 2011 47,427 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake fluid low

o/s rear shock weaping

Pass 12 Oct 2010 44,515 miles

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

Power steering fluid leak

Pass 13 Oct 2009 41,593 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 37,992 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 37,986 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 32,973 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 8 Aug 2006 27,278 miles

rear shocks weaping ;front pipe corroding and slight blow ;slight play in steering

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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S925 SBJ is a 1998 Rover 211 in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S925 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.

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What year was S925 SBJ registered?

S925 SBJ is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S925 SBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S925 SBJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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