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R35 XEL

1998 Rover 21

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,325 mi
Last recorded93,325 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 2174,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 XEL
MakeRover
Model21
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2009 93,325 miles

Long handbrake travel

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2008 89,436 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake travel high.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 89,436 miles

handbrake travel high.

Fail 31 Mar 2007 84,471 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 84,471 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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R35 XEL is a 1998 Rover 21 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R35 XEL, 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

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What year was R35 XEL registered?

R35 XEL is a 1998 Rover 21, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R35 XEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R35 XEL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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