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R631 SJO

1997 Rover 21

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,844 mi
Last recorded77,844 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 2174,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR631 SJO
MakeRover
Model21
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2008 77,844 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 77,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Feb 2008 77,842 miles

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)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 69,491 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 56,834 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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