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S951 CDV

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,770 mi
Last recorded79,770 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS951 CDV
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 79,770 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 79,770 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 71,385 miles

both track rods have some play

nearside front tyre is scrubbed inner and outer tread

Pass 15 Jul 2014 67,598 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 66,738 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer side wall and worn on inner tread

o/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 30 Jul 2013 66,738 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre worn on outer side wall and worn on inner tread

o/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 4 Jul 2012 65,121 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 63,987 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 61,955 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 59,297 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 59,297 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 56,203 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 51,667 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 47,243 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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S951 CDV is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S951 CDV, 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 S951 CDV registered?

S951 CDV is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S951 CDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S951 CDV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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