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S420 AVE

1998 Rover 211

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,084 mi
Last recorded99,084 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS420 AVE
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2010 99,084 miles

the main brake pipes are corroded

the sills are very rusty

Fail 30 Jul 2010 99,015 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

the main brake pipes are corroded

the sills are very rusty

Pass 7 Aug 2009 86,562 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack end

wiper delay faulty

Fail 1 Aug 2008 74,744 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front tyres wearing on edges,n/s 2 mm,o/s 3 mm

o/s mirror in poor condition

Pass 1 Aug 2008 74,744 miles

front tyres wearing on edges,n/s 2 mm,o/s 3 mm

o/s mirror in poor condition

Pass 3 Aug 2007 65,579 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 65,579 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 59,289 miles

o/s wiper blade split on end

slight cracking inner tyre walls rear tyres

Fail 3 Aug 2006 59,286 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s wiper blade spit on end

slight cracking inner tyre walls rear tyres

Pass 28 Jul 2005 52,144 miles

front disc pads low

front tyres worn inner and outer edges

rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

small blow front pipe

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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S420 AVE is a 1998 Rover 211 in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S420 AVE, 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 S420 AVE registered?

S420 AVE is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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