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R961 GCE

1998 Rover 21

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,817 mi
Last recorded87,817 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 2174,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR961 GCE
MakeRover
Model21
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2008 87,817 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 82,203 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 82,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 79,036 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 79,036 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Nov 2005 76,244 miles

spare tyre defective

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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R961 GCE is a 1998 Rover 21 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Rover 21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 74,808 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 R961 GCE, 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 28 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 R961 GCE registered?

R961 GCE is a 1998 Rover 21, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R961 GCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R961 GCE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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