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R342 GBW

1998 Rover 21

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,081 mi
Last recorded96,081 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 2174,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR342 GBW
MakeRover
Model21
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2008 96,081 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 96,081 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 73,585 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 73,582 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 62,679 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear strut weeping

power steering pipes rusty

Fail 30 Jun 2006 62,477 miles

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.

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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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?

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