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R559 AYA

1998 Rover 211

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

96,789 mi
Last recorded96,789 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR559 AYA
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 96,789 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 89,058 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 81,777 miles

Small chips in windscreen

Centre part exhaust system slightly diterioted / corroded

N/S/Rear tyre slightly worn on inside edge

O/S/Front steering arm has slightly play

O/S/Rear tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Fail 11 Apr 2012 81,745 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Centre part exhaust system slightly diterioted / corroded

N/S/Rear tyre slightly worn on inside edge

O/S/Front steering arm has slightly play

O/S/Rear tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Small chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Apr 2011 78,000 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sign of perishing suspension bushes

Pass 8 Apr 2010 75,418 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 68,342 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 62,369 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 57,633 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 48,703 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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R559 AYA is a 1998 Rover 211 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R559 AYA, 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 R559 AYA registered?

R559 AYA is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R559 AYA safe to buy?

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