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S474 VNG

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,411 mi
Last recorded59,411 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS474 VNG
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 59,411 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front section of exhaust deteriorating

near side head lamp has moisture inside unit but not affecting beam imag or intensity

near side non obligatory mirror insecure

near side outer sill has onset of corrosion

off side and near side front to rear brake pipes corroding

off side and near side outer drive shaft gaiters deteriorating

off side front and near side front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorating

off side front brake pipe corroding

off side rear tyre tread getting low

off side wiper blade split but still clears screen

Pass 8 Sep 2011 55,012 miles

brake pipes starting to rust-heavily greased in places

outer driveshaft gaiters perished

outer sills rusting

Pass 8 Sep 2010 49,101 miles

brake pipes greased-not allowing full inspection

coil springs rusty

exhaust rear box rusting

outer driveshaft gaiters starting to perish

Pass 22 Oct 2009 45,825 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 45,825 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 41,476 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 41,476 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2007 39,094 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 39,094 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 36,729 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 VNG is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VNG, 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 VNG registered?

S474 VNG is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 26 October 1998.

Is S474 VNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S474 VNG shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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