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S498 YOL

1998 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

26,323 mi
Last recorded26,323 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS498 YOL
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 26,323 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 25,009 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 24,126 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 23,042 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 21,822 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 20,484 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 19,269 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 19,269 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 17,800 miles

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

both front tyres age cracking

n/s door mirror glass cracked

o/s/r tyre age cracking

Pass 22 Oct 2009 16,509 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 15,393 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 14,126 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 12,749 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 11,438 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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S498 YOL is a 1998 Rover 211 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S498 YOL, 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 S498 YOL registered?

S498 YOL is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 3 November 1998.

Is S498 YOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S498 YOL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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