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S553 ATL

1998 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

52,677 mi
Last recorded52,677 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS553 ATL
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 52,677 miles

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

inner and outer sills corroded

light corrosion to all suspension mountings and bushes

Pass 22 Aug 2016 43,458 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 34,161 miles

PAS PUMP LEAKING SLIGHTLY

Pass 18 Aug 2014 30,285 miles

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)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 30,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 27,128 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 27,128 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 23,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 23,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 20,666 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 20,666 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 20,069 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 19,684 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 19,245 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 18,645 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 17,975 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 16,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 16,818 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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S553 ATL is a 1998 Rover 211 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S553 ATL, 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 S553 ATL registered?

S553 ATL is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S553 ATL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S553 ATL shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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