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P201 SYE

1997 Rover 21

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,305 mi
Last recorded73,305 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 2174,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP201 SYE
MakeRover
Model21
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2010 73,305 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 64,114 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 48,549 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2006 44,792 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside mirror glass missing.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 44,792 miles

Nearside mirror glass missing.

How Reliable is the Rover 21?

Based on 953 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
6,248
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 85
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 80
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 50
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 43
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P201 SYE is a 1997 Rover 21 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Rover 21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 74,651 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 21 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P201 SYE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 21 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Rover 21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P201 SYE?

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What year was P201 SYE registered?

P201 SYE is a 1997 Rover 21, first registered on 4 July 1997.

Is P201 SYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P201 SYE 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.

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