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R332 UWG

1998 Rover 21

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,762 mi
Last recorded74,762 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 2174,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR332 UWG
MakeRover
Model21
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2008 74,762 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 74,758 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 73,967 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 71,660 miles

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

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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R332 UWG is a 1998 Rover 21 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R332 UWG, 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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What year was R332 UWG registered?

R332 UWG is a 1998 Rover 21, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R332 UWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R332 UWG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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