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S499 MLN

1998 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,603 mi
Last recorded63,603 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS499 MLN
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 63,603 miles

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)

near-side rear tyre cracking

Pass 5 Dec 2011 59,846 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre shows signs of cracking

vehicle underbody shows signs of general surface corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2010 53,611 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

near/side rear tyre cracking

off/side rear tyre cracking

Pass 19 Nov 2009 47,651 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 47,650 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2008 42,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2007 37,894 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 33,022 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 28,014 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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S499 MLN is a 1998 Rover 211 in Blue 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 S499 MLN, 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 S499 MLN registered?

S499 MLN is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S499 MLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S499 MLN 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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