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S265 WOM

1998 Rover 211

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

33,147 mi
Last recorded33,147 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS265 WOM
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 33,147 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 33,147 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 33,144 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 32,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 30,809 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 30,809 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 28,899 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 28,899 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 27,192 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 25,412 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 25,412 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 23,507 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 20,826 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)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 18,151 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 18,151 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 15,377 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 15,377 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 14,459 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 14,459 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 13,781 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2008 13,766 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 12,769 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 12,133 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 11,477 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 11,477 miles

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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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S265 WOM is a 1998 Rover 211 in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 S265 WOM, 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 S265 WOM registered?

S265 WOM is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S265 WOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S265 WOM shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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