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R38 EYJ

1997 Rover 21

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,662 mi
Last recorded80,662 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 2174,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR38 EYJ
MakeRover
Model21
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2008 80,662 miles

front tyre wearing inner egdes

n/s/f shock wet

rear tyres perished outer walls

Fail 14 Aug 2008 80,529 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front tyre wearing inner egdes

n/s/f shock wet

rear tyres perished outer walls

Pass 22 Aug 2007 70,215 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 64,993 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 57,210 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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R38 EYJ is a 1997 Rover 21 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Rover 21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 74,651 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 R38 EYJ, 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 29 years old, this Rover 21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R38 EYJ registered?

R38 EYJ is a 1997 Rover 21, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R38 EYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R38 EYJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R38 EYJ have outstanding finance?

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