MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,933 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Battery insecure
none of the advisories given on the previous mot failure have been rectified/ nor have they deteriated further
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS
ENGINE LOST COOLENT/ CHECK BEFORE DRIVING
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
brake warning lamp on
offside front tyre has a cut to outer side wall
power steering fluid low in reservoir
rear indicaters fading
nearside rear tyre has 2 nails in outer shoulder/ not repairable
How Reliable is the Rover 21?
Based on 953 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R28 XBA is a 1997 Rover 21 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R28 XBA, 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 R28 XBA registered?
R28 XBA is a 1997 Rover 21, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R28 XBA safe to buy?
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