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R385 ORW

1998 Rover 21

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,823 mi
Last recorded62,823 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 2174,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR385 ORW
MakeRover
Model21
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2008 62,823 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 62,809 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 May 2007 54,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 51,119 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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R385 ORW is a 1998 Rover 21 in Silver 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 R385 ORW, 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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How do I check the history of R385 ORW?

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What year was R385 ORW registered?

R385 ORW is a 1998 Rover 21, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R385 ORW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R385 ORW 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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