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R565 EAH

1997 Rover 21

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

55,822 mi
Last recorded55,822 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 2174,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR565 EAH
MakeRover
Model21
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2008 55,822 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 55,822 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2008 55,481 miles

Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 48,188 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 48,188 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 44,614 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 44,614 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

advise on nearside door mirror cover missing

advise on nearside front anti roll bar drop link bush deteriorating

advise on nearside rear indicator bulb starting to fade

advise on offside front anti roll bar drop link bush deteriorating

advise on offside rear indicator bulb starting to fade

advise on power steering belt splitting

strong advise on offside front tyre wearing too 1.6mm - 2mm on inner tread

strong advise on rear exhaust section piping corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2005 39,693 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2005 39,693 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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R565 EAH is a 1997 Rover 21 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 R565 EAH, 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 R565 EAH registered?

R565 EAH is a 1997 Rover 21, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R565 EAH safe to buy?

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