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S987 UYA

1998 Rover 211

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,048 mi
Last recorded70,048 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS987 UYA
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2008 70,048 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 64,429 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 64,350 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 59,152 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 54,237 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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S987 UYA is a 1998 Rover 211 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S987 UYA, 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 S987 UYA registered?

S987 UYA is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S987 UYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S987 UYA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S987 UYA have outstanding finance?

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