MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,254 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Rover 211?
Based on 85,809 MOT tests across 10,592 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S497 HKO is a 1998 Rover 211 in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 S497 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.
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What year was S497 HKO registered?
S497 HKO is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 23 October 1998.
Is S497 HKO safe to buy?
The MOT history for S497 HKO shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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