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S492 AWW

1998 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,849 mi
Last recorded67,849 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS492 AWW
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 67,849 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 67,840 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 62,527 miles

All tyres perishing

Clutch anti slip worn through

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 57,158 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 57,158 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 51,656 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 46,266 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 29 Aug 2012 46,266 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 43,022 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 43,022 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

one of the n/s washer jets require unblocking

Pass 31 Aug 2010 41,958 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 40,662 miles

rear outer brake pipes ( Flexi to wheel cylinder) corroded both sides

Pass 3 Sep 2008 38,909 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 36,456 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 36,456 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

1)slight bind on both rear brakes. †2)handbrake travel.

Pass 7 Sep 2006 34,219 miles

1)both rear tyres cracking up on edges. †2)handbrake travel.

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 31,527 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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S492 AWW is a 1998 Rover 211 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 S492 AWW, 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 S492 AWW registered?

S492 AWW is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S492 AWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S492 AWW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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