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S52 JPY

1998 Rover 211

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

63,372 mi
Last recorded63,372 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS52 JPY
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2012 63,372 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 63,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 60,319 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 57,741 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS

Pass 6 Jan 2009 54,592 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

Fail 5 Jan 2009 54,592 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OFFSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

Fail 18 Dec 2007 51,238 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 51,238 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 47,909 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 47,909 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 44,034 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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S52 JPY is a 1998 Rover 211 in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S52 JPY, 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 S52 JPY registered?

S52 JPY is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S52 JPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S52 JPY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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