MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,081 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear brake binding slightly
nearside rear strut weeping
power steering pipes rusty
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s/r brake slightly binding on
n/s/r strut weeping
p/s pipes corroded
How Reliable is the Rover 21?
Based on 953 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R342 GBW is a 1998 Rover 21 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R342 GBW, 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 R342 GBW registered?
R342 GBW is a 1998 Rover 21, first registered on 17 April 1998.
Is R342 GBW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R342 GBW shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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