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R813 AKE

1997 Rover 21

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,472 mi
Last recorded111,472 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 2174,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR813 AKE
MakeRover
Model21
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2008 111,472 miles

Both outer sills starting to corrode

Hand brake lever close to end of travel

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 111,472 miles

Both outer sills starting to corrode

Hand brake lever close to end of travel

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 103,321 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 103,321 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 9 Aug 2006 93,901 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 93,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2005 87,570 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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R813 AKE is a 1997 Rover 21 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R813 AKE, 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 R813 AKE registered?

R813 AKE is a 1997 Rover 21, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R813 AKE safe to buy?

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