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S989 ACB

1998 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,637 mi
Last recorded44,637 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS989 ACB
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 44,637 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 43,770 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 43,762 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 42,936 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 42,936 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 41,261 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 41,261 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 40,481 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 36,652 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 36,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 34,946 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 33,464 miles

corrosion on brake pipes.!!!

rear number plate damaged.!!!

Pass 2 Aug 2010 31,276 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 29,263 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 27,228 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 25,862 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 23,999 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2005 21,232 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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S989 ACB is a 1998 Rover 211 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S989 ACB, 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 S989 ACB registered?

S989 ACB is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S989 ACB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S989 ACB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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