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S418 AWT

1998 Rover 211

Purple Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,284 mi
Last recorded123,284 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS418 AWT
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2012 123,284 miles

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

slight corossion o/s and n/s/r outer sills

Pass 20 Sep 2011 116,350 miles

Both outer sills weak.

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 110,903 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 110,903 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 104,600 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 97,906 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 90,263 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 81,972 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 81,972 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 73,859 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 73,796 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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S418 AWT is a 1998 Rover 211 in Purple with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S418 AWT, 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 S418 AWT registered?

S418 AWT is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S418 AWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S418 AWT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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