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S272 ROT

1998 Rover 211

Grey Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,798 mi
Last recorded86,798 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS272 ROT
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 86,798 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 79,502 miles

Both Rear Suspension Subframne Mount Bushes Perishing

Engine Oil Leaks

Fluid Leak From Power Steering Pump Area

Offside Rear Tyre 3mm (Legal Limit 1.6mm)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 79,502 miles

Both Rear Suspension Subframne Mount Bushes Perishing

Engine Oil Leaks

Fluid Leak From Power Steering Pump Area

Offside Rear Tyre 3mm (Legal Limit 1.6mm)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 75,172 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 75,172 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 69,514 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2011 65,702 miles

slight leak rear shocks

Pass 1 Nov 2010 60,877 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 55,769 miles

rear shock absorbers damp,pads a bit low,p.a.s pipes damp

Fail 28 Oct 2009 55,769 miles

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

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

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

c/l 082312

Pass 3 Nov 2008 43,802 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 39,033 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2006 34,218 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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S272 ROT is a 1998 Rover 211 in Grey with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S272 ROT, 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 S272 ROT registered?

S272 ROT is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is S272 ROT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S272 ROT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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