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P238 TDN

1997 Rover 21

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,405 mi
Last recorded72,405 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 2174,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP238 TDN
MakeRover
Model21
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2009 72,405 miles

centre/high level brake lanp

Fail 4 Aug 2009 72,401 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre/high level brake lanp

Pass 16 Jul 2008 70,559 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 67,384 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 57,824 miles

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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P238 TDN is a 1997 Rover 21 in Red 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 P238 TDN, 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.

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What year was P238 TDN registered?

P238 TDN is a 1997 Rover 21, first registered on 13 June 1997.

Is P238 TDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P238 TDN 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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