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S478 HKO

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,842 mi
Last recorded54,842 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS478 HKO
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 54,842 miles

Handbrake travel

Suggest check front pads

Fail 30 Jan 2013 54,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Handbrake travel

Suggest check front pads

Pass 25 Oct 2011 43,636 miles

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

front brake disc worn

Pass 22 Oct 2010 38,837 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 34,734 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 33,765 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 31,720 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 29,467 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 27,121 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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S478 HKO is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S478 HKO, 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 S478 HKO registered?

S478 HKO is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S478 HKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S478 HKO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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