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R539 KJR

1997 Rover 21

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,584 mi
Last recorded92,584 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 2174,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR539 KJR
MakeRover
Model21
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2008 92,584 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 92,528 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 83,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2006 77,781 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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R539 KJR is a 1997 Rover 21 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R539 KJR, 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 R539 KJR registered?

R539 KJR is a 1997 Rover 21, first registered on 3 November 1997.

Is R539 KJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R539 KJR 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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