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RK71 GWE

2021 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,428 mi
Last recorded51,428 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2021 Subaru Outback32,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK71 GWE
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 51,428 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s + o/s, inner edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer s/w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s + o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/f + o/s/f + n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s + o/s front, corners of bumper damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2024 39,702 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/f + o/s/f + n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 39,700 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked with chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s + o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/f + n/s/r + o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Subaru Outback?

Based on 130,193 MOT tests across 11,131 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
7,615
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
11,131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,791
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 1,553
Registration plate lamp not working 1,444
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,295
position lamp(s) not working 962
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RK71 GWE is a 2021 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2021 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 32,509 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 Subaru Outback fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,791 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK71 GWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Outback typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 5 years old, this Subaru Outback is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RK71 GWE registered?

RK71 GWE is a 2021 Subaru Outback, first registered on 12 November 2021.

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