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S466 GJW

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

77,731 mi
Last recorded77,731 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS466 GJW
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 77,731 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on bonnet.

Fail 20 Jan 2012 77,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on bonnet.

Fail 1 Feb 2011 76,074 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

high level stop lamp has bulbs inoprative

nearside rear tyre almost de-void of tread on shoulder

Pass 1 Feb 2011 76,074 miles

Oil leak

high level stop lamp has bulbs inoprative

nearside rear tyre almost de-void of tread on shoulder

Pass 3 Feb 2010 73,794 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 73,773 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

high level stop lamp has 2 out of 6 lamps not working

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2009 71,069 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 71,048 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

evidence of an oil leak (none found)

high level stop lamp has 2 of 6 lamps inoprative

offside aim just within limits

Pass 25 Sep 2007 62,623 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 52,586 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 52,586 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

high level stop lamp has a lamp out leaving four

oil leak is quite severe

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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S466 GJW 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 54.5%.

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 S466 GJW, 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 S466 GJW registered?

S466 GJW is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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