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R329 KAF

1998 Rover 21

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,002 mi
Last recorded116,002 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 2174,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR329 KAF
MakeRover
Model21
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2009 116,002 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 30 Sep 2009 115,896 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Sep 2008 107,004 miles

advise nearside rear and centre lap belt not tested child seat in stalled

advise rear edge of roof corroded where tailgate hinges are fixed

slight oil leakfrom power steering pump

Fail 22 Sep 2008 107,004 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

advise brake fluid leaking from nearside rear brake drum

advise nearside rear and centre lap belt not tested child seat in stalled

advise rear edge of roof corroded where tailgate hinges are fixed

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

slight oil leakfrom power steering pump

Pass 12 Mar 2007 99,019 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 99,019 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 90,493 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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R329 KAF is a 1998 Rover 21 in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 R329 KAF, 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.

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R329 KAF is a 1998 Rover 21, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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