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R115 HJW

1997 Rover 21

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,234 mi
Last recorded91,234 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 2174,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 HJW
MakeRover
Model21
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2008 91,234 miles

front to rear brakepipe poor condition needs attention

Fail 26 Nov 2008 91,196 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

front to rear brakepipe poor condition needs attention

Pass 3 Sep 2007 80,693 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 80,689 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 71,963 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 71,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R115 HJW 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 50%.

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 R115 HJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R115 HJW registered?

R115 HJW is a 1997 Rover 21, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R115 HJW safe to buy?

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