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R630 SHN

1997 Rover 21

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,214 mi
Last recorded73,214 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 2174,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR630 SHN
MakeRover
Model21
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2008 73,214 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 69,912 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 65,195 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 65,186 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 May 2006 62,293 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

centre seatbelt clasp missing

coolant temperature gauge inoperative

slight play in steering rack

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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R630 SHN is a 1997 Rover 21 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R630 SHN, 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 R630 SHN registered?

R630 SHN is a 1997 Rover 21, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R630 SHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R630 SHN 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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