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S422 UEL

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

56,884 mi
Last recorded56,884 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS422 UEL
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 56,884 miles

n,s door mirror is damaged.

rear exhaust badley rusted.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 55,134 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 53,449 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 53,449 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 52,048 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 52,048 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 50,432 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 47,801 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 45,057 miles

small chip in screen below 40mm limit. slight dampness around front shockers, performance good. slight dampness o/s rack. rear exhaust corroded badly, not leaking..

Pass 7 Sep 2006 41,156 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 41,156 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Pass 3 Sep 2005 38,475 miles

Coolant staining on heater pipe

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

Nearside rear tyre badly perished

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside washer poor operation

Fail 3 Sep 2005 38,475 miles

Coolant staining on heater pipe

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

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

Nearside rear tyre badly perished

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside washer poor operation

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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S422 UEL is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S422 UEL, 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 S422 UEL registered?

S422 UEL is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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