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S523 UEL

1998 Rover 211

Grey Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,384 mi
Last recorded66,384 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS523 UEL
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 66,384 miles

power steering pump damp

rear number plate faded

slight blow from centre exhaust

Pass 3 May 2011 60,326 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2010 53,034 miles

both rear tyres perished/cracking

rear brake imbalance 20%

Pass 22 May 2009 43,698 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 39,452 miles

both front tyres worn on edges,radiator poor condition

Fail 29 May 2008 39,450 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on edges,radiator poor condition

Pass 4 Jun 2007 36,128 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake discs worn

radiator poor condition

Pass 4 Oct 2006 33,951 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2006 33,951 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S523 UEL is a 1998 Rover 211 in Grey with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S523 UEL, 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 S523 UEL registered?

S523 UEL is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is S523 UEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S523 UEL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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