MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,916 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Rover 211?
Based on 85,809 MOT tests across 10,592 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S261 VGA is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 S261 VGA, 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 S261 VGA registered?
S261 VGA is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 22 October 1998.
Is S261 VGA safe to buy?
The MOT history for S261 VGA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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