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P255 UMR

1997 Rover 21

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,114 mi
Last recorded111,114 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 2174,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP255 UMR
MakeRover
Model21
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2009 111,114 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 111,114 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 104,590 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 94,739 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 83,864 miles

same advisories as initial mot test.

Fail 7 Mar 2006 83,864 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

front number plate broken. †o/s/f & n/s/f tyres 2mm tread/worn bald on shoulders. †o/s/r tyre sidewall perished. †front anti roll bar link bushes splitting. †brake fluid level slightly low. †power steering pipes at resovoir damp. †o/s/r & n/s/r brake

o/s/r & n/s/r brake pipes corroded. †play to o/s/f steering rack knuckle. †

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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P255 UMR is a 1997 Rover 21 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P255 UMR, 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 P255 UMR registered?

P255 UMR is a 1997 Rover 21, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P255 UMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P255 UMR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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