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S471 OFV

1998 Rover 211

Grey Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,955 mi
Last recorded62,955 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS471 OFV
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2008 62,955 miles

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

n/s wiper blade split

o/s wiper blade split

Fail 24 Jan 2008 62,941 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s wiper blade split

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 25 Jan 2007 57,211 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 57,210 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 51,270 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 51,248 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

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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S471 OFV is a 1998 Rover 211 in Grey with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S471 OFV, 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 S471 OFV registered?

S471 OFV is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 19 November 1998.

Is S471 OFV safe to buy?

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