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S474 FBN

1998 Rover 211

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,935 mi
Last recorded90,935 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS474 FBN
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2010 90,935 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 90,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2009 84,822 miles

accident damage nearside front wheel rim

engine oil leak

nearside and offside c.v boot getting perished

some corrosion both rear undersills

some play steering rack

Pass 28 Mar 2008 77,888 miles

both c.v boots getting perished

both rear tyre outer walls getting perished

brake pipes to front flexes getting corroded

engine oil leak

small cut nearside front tyre outer wall and sidewall getting perished

some play steering rack

Fail 27 Mar 2008 77,881 miles

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

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

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

both c.v boots getting perished

both rear tyre outer walls getting perished

brake pipes to front flexes getting corroded

engine oil leak

small cut nearside front tyre outer wall and sidewall getting perished

some play steering rack

Pass 5 Apr 2007 72,203 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 61,100 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
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S474 FBN is a 1998 Rover 211 in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S474 FBN, 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 S474 FBN registered?

S474 FBN is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S474 FBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S474 FBN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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