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S953 KBK

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,841 mi
Last recorded51,841 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS953 KBK
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2009 51,841 miles

Both front outer c-v gaiters slightly perished.

Front number plate cracked.

Nail in nearside front tyre.

Fail 17 Jul 2009 51,841 miles

Both front outer c-v gaiters slightly perished.

Front number plate cracked.

Nail in nearside front tyre.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 46,237 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 46,234 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 41,971 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 41,970 miles

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 38,837 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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S953 KBK is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green 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 S953 KBK, 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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S953 KBK is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 25 November 1998.

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