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P493 NWF

1997 Rover 21

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,060 mi
Last recorded74,060 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 2174,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP493 NWF
MakeRover
Model21
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2008 74,060 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 66,744 miles

both front anti roll bar drop links cracking and starting to come unbonded new recommended

damp around power steering reservoir recommend further inspection

excess h/brake travel 1 notch left in reserve recommend further inspection

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/ h/lamp has slight condensation

o/s/f wheel binding slightly recommend further inspection

o/s/r and n/s/r wheel arches starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

part of additional centre light inop

Pass 6 Apr 2006 61,526 miles

damp around power steering reservoir

excess h/brake travel 1 notch left in reserve

Fail 6 Apr 2006 61,526 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

damp around power steering reservoir

excess h/brake travel 1 notch left in reserve

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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P493 NWF 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 P493 NWF, 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 P493 NWF registered?

P493 NWF is a 1997 Rover 21, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P493 NWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P493 NWF 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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