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R642 NAU

1997 Rover 21

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,269 mi
Last recorded109,269 miles
Recorded on14 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 2174,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR642 NAU
MakeRover
Model21
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2009 109,269 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

R/H headlamp lens condensation build up.

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

Fail 14 May 2009 109,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

R/H headlamp lens condensation build up.

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

Pass 9 May 2008 100,205 miles

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

Slight play detcted in steering rack

Pass 14 May 2007 85,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight lateral play in park brake lever

Pass 6 May 2006 72,956 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R642 NAU is a 1997 Rover 21 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R642 NAU, 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 R642 NAU registered?

R642 NAU is a 1997 Rover 21, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R642 NAU safe to buy?

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