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S934 DTA

1998 Rover 211

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,355 mi
Last recorded44,355 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS934 DTA
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 44,355 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 44,131 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 25 Nov 2024 44,131 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 43,848 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 43,592 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 43,286 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 43,034 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 42,897 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 42,897 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 42,708 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 42,708 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 41,925 miles

centre exhaust section deteriorating at silencer joint.

nearside outer sill and wheel arch area corroding at rear.

Pass 15 Nov 2016 41,381 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 40,966 miles

nearside outer sill corroding at rear.

some wear in offside of rack.

Fail 16 Nov 2015 40,966 miles

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

nearside outer sill corroding at rear.

some wear in offside of rack.

Fail 16 Nov 2015 40,996 miles

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

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

nearside outer sill corroding at rear.

some wear in offside of rack

Fail 16 Nov 2015 40,966 miles

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

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

nearside outer sill corroding at rear.

some wear in offside of rack.

Pass 14 Nov 2014 40,552 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 40,090 miles

centre exhaust joint corroded and leaking slightly.

nearside front tyre worn almost to wear indicators.

Pass 23 Nov 2012 39,761 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 39,449 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 38,960 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 38,473 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 38,179 miles

slight play in steering rack o/s.

Fail 3 Dec 2008 38,179 miles

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

slight play in steering rack o/s.

Pass 28 Nov 2007 37,707 miles

slight corrosion rear exhaust pipe/joint. n/s/f tyre worn to wear markers.

Pass 30 Nov 2006 37,100 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 36,369 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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S934 DTA is a 1998 Rover 211 in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S934 DTA, 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 S934 DTA registered?

S934 DTA is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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