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P211 NKL

1997 Rover 21

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,573 mi
Last recorded116,573 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 2174,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP211 NKL
MakeRover
Model21
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2008 116,573 miles

n/s/f tyre just legal

o/s strrering rack slight play

rear box in poor condition with slight blow

Pass 10 Apr 2007 108,677 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer egde

rear flashers pale

Pass 11 Apr 2006 86,388 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 86,363 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

minor leak from front section of exhaust

rear indicators fading white

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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P211 NKL is a 1997 Rover 21 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P211 NKL, 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 P211 NKL?

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What year was P211 NKL registered?

P211 NKL is a 1997 Rover 21, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is P211 NKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P211 NKL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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