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S472 WOE

1998 Rover 211

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,371 mi
Last recorded79,371 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS472 WOE
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 79,371 miles

Oil leak

o/s front wing damage battery loose

Fail 7 Sep 2012 79,968 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Oil leak

o/s front wing damage battery loose

Pass 26 Jul 2011 78,612 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2010 77,658 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light lit

Pass 31 Jul 2009 76,200 miles

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

Oil leak

srs light lit on dash

Fail 21 Jul 2009 76,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

srs light lit on dash

Pass 24 Jul 2008 73,768 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 73,766 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 66,045 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 64,025 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 50,785 miles

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
Full Rover 211 reliability report

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S472 WOE is a 1998 Rover 211 in Silver 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 S472 WOE, 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 S472 WOE registered?

S472 WOE is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 7 October 1998.

Is S472 WOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S472 WOE 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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