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P399 RAG

1997 Rover 21

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,475 mi
Last recorded131,475 miles
Recorded on10 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 2174,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP399 RAG
MakeRover
Model21
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2008 131,475 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 131,475 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 May 2007 115,801 miles

front and rear number plate perished

temp repair to exhaust

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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P399 RAG is a 1997 Rover 21 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P399 RAG, 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 P399 RAG registered?

P399 RAG is a 1997 Rover 21, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is P399 RAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P399 RAG shows 3 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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