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S470 CNU

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,372 mi
Last recorded95,372 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS470 CNU
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 95,372 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 30 Oct 2010 91,172 miles

Corrosion on nearside front brake pipe.

Corrosion on under sills .

Play in steering arms .

Power steering level on min.

corrosion on outer sills .

nearside outer sill heavily undersealed at front unable to inspect.

power steering pipes damp.

Fail 1 Sep 2010 90,637 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

n/s front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn slighly on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2009 81,651 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre perishing on sidewalls and tread

offside rear tyre perishing on sidewalls and tread

Pass 12 Aug 2008 73,910 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 64,166 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 59,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S470 CNU is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S470 CNU, 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 S470 CNU registered?

S470 CNU is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 8 August 1998.

Is S470 CNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S470 CNU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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