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R302 BDM

1998 Rover 21

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,838 mi
Last recorded67,838 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 2174,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR302 BDM
MakeRover
Model21
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2008 67,838 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 64,440 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres side wall pershing

coolant level low

Pass 31 Mar 2006 61,745 miles

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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R302 BDM is a 1998 Rover 21 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Rover 21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 74,808 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 R302 BDM, 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 28 years old, this Rover 21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R302 BDM?

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What year was R302 BDM registered?

R302 BDM is a 1998 Rover 21, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R302 BDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R302 BDM shows 3 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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