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S514 YOL

1998 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

49,430 mi
Last recorded49,430 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS514 YOL
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 49,430 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 49,425 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking hose clip loose (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 47,100 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 42,550 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Centre exhaust corroded.

Nail in nearside rear tyre and wearing low.

Offside front tyre on limit on inner edge.

Rear wiper blade split.

Slight blow from front exhaust flexi.

Slight play in both front inner steering arm joints.

Fail 18 Nov 2013 42,550 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Both rear tyres perished.

Centre exhaust corroded.

Nail in nearside rear tyre and wearing low.

Offside front tyre on limit on inner edge.

Rear wiper blade split.

Slight blow from front exhaust flexi.

Slight play in both front inner steering arm joints.

Pass 10 Oct 2012 33,567 miles

All four tyres perished

Centre exhaust corroded

Front tyres starting to wear low on inner edges

Pass 4 Oct 2011 31,570 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 Sep 2010 30,736 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 29,497 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 29,497 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 27,978 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 26,348 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 24,518 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 24,518 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2005 22,203 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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S514 YOL is a 1998 Rover 211 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S514 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 S514 YOL registered?

S514 YOL is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 3 November 1998.

Is S514 YOL safe to buy?

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