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R142 AAS

1997 Rover 21

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,803 mi
Last recorded87,803 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 2174,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 AAS
MakeRover
Model21
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2009 87,803 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2008 83,583 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 79,239 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 73,564 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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R142 AAS is a 1997 Rover 21 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R142 AAS, 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 R142 AAS registered?

R142 AAS is a 1997 Rover 21, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R142 AAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R142 AAS shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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