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S928 EDK

1998 Rover 211

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

600,043 mi
Last recorded600,043 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS928 EDK
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 600,043 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 60,043 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 53,716 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 49,878 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 45,803 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 45,803 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 40,916 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 40,916 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Outer Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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S928 EDK is a 1998 Rover 211 in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S928 EDK, 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 S928 EDK registered?

S928 EDK is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 16 December 1998.

Is S928 EDK safe to buy?

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