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S515 YOL

1998 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,101 mi
Last recorded83,101 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS515 YOL
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 83,101 miles

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 28 Nov 2011 77,222 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

altinator noisy

the outside of the n/s/f tyre is becoming worn

Fail 25 Nov 2011 77,222 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

altinator noisy

the outside of the n/s/f tyre is becoming worn

Pass 9 Nov 2010 69,412 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 69,412 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 61,147 miles

2 small bulbs are out on the centre stop light

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front antiroll bar link rubbers starting to split

slight body damage

slight corrosion to the bottom of the rad

slight side movement on the handbrake

Pass 29 Oct 2008 51,307 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 45,779 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 43,706 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 43,706 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front tyre near limit

Pass 26 Oct 2005 41,583 miles

near side braks bynding

Fail 26 Oct 2005 41,583 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

near side braks bynding

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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S515 YOL is a 1998 Rover 211 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S515 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.

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What year was S515 YOL registered?

S515 YOL is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 3 November 1998.

Is S515 YOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S515 YOL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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