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S447 GRO

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,090 mi
Last recorded64,090 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS447 GRO
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2011 64,090 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 64,090 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 59,309 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 59,306 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 48,083 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 48,083 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 36,965 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 35,195 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 32,103 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 26,630 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 26,628 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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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S447 GRO is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S447 GRO, 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 S447 GRO registered?

S447 GRO is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 4 November 1998.

Is S447 GRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S447 GRO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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