MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,844 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Rover 21?
Based on 953 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.
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R631 SJO is a 1997 Rover 21 in Green 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 R631 SJO, 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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How do I check the history of R631 SJO?
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What year was R631 SJO registered?
R631 SJO is a 1997 Rover 21, first registered on 6 August 1997.
Is R631 SJO safe to buy?
The MOT history for R631 SJO 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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