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S315 RAL

1998 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,039 mi
Last recorded60,039 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS315 RAL
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 60,039 miles

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

offside rear lamp damage

Fail 13 Sep 2012 59,957 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

offside rear lamp damage

Pass 16 Sep 2011 43,873 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 35,394 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 35,579 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 32,812 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 30,155 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 30,155 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 27,883 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 22,284 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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S315 RAL is a 1998 Rover 211 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S315 RAL, 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 S315 RAL registered?

S315 RAL is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S315 RAL safe to buy?

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