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P479 LKY

1997 Rover 21

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,985 mi
Last recorded114,985 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 2174,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP479 LKY
MakeRover
Model21
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2009 114,985 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 110,626 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 110,620 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Both number plates - backing coming away - starting to blacken

Both rear number plate lights stuck on with tape

Bulb out - high level brake light

Front wiper blades starting to split

Hand brake travel long

Head patern poor

Offside rear shocker very slight leak

Oil leak

Petrol tank fixing very corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2007 105,500 miles

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyre outer side walls showimg surface cracks

Pass 11 Apr 2007 105,500 miles

both rear tyre outer side walls showimg surface cracks

Pass 21 Mar 2006 101,820 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 101,820 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

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

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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P479 LKY is a 1997 Rover 21 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P479 LKY, 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 P479 LKY registered?

P479 LKY is a 1997 Rover 21, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P479 LKY safe to buy?

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