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S526 WOF

1998 Rover 211

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

119,008 mi
Last recorded119,008 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS526 WOF
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 119,008 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 119,008 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 118,429 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 118,429 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 107,660 miles

front anti roll bar, both side link arm bushes worn

slight play os rack end

Fail 6 Jun 2008 107,526 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front anti roll bar, both side link arm bushes worn

slight play os rack end

Pass 9 Jun 2007 95,966 miles

Advise corrosion on offside sill (door step).

Advise front number plate deteriorating.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 84,953 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 84,952 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S526 WOF is a 1998 Rover 211 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S526 WOF, 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 S526 WOF registered?

S526 WOF is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S526 WOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S526 WOF shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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