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S964 SVG

1998 Rover 211

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

42,419 mi
Last recorded42,419 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS964 SVG
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 42,419 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 40,062 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 40,062 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 36,745 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 36,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 34,707 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 31,985 miles

anti roll bar linkage bushes splitting

front brake discs and pads worn

play in the steering rack

rear bumper damaged

slight power steering leak

srs light on

Pass 27 Jul 2007 25,304 miles

advise tyre valves marked by wheel trims

fuel injectord damp

o/s/f tyre punctured

power steering drive belt cracking up

power steering piupe damp

windscreen chipped

Fail 27 Jul 2007 25,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

advise tyre valves marked by wheel trims

fuel injectord damp

o/s/f tyre punctured

power steering drive belt cracking up

power steering piupe damp

windscreen chipped

Pass 20 Jul 2006 20,724 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 20,645 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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S964 SVG is a 1998 Rover 211 in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 S964 SVG, 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 S964 SVG registered?

S964 SVG is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S964 SVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S964 SVG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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