MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,269 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Slight play detcted in steering rack
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight lateral play in park brake lever
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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