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S773 DWY

1998 Rover 21

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,753 mi
Last recorded37,753 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 2174,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS773 DWY
MakeRover
Model21
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2009 37,753 miles

Near side mirror cracked

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

Off side rear tyre perrished and 3mm

Sump rotten and leaking oil

Pass 11 Dec 2007 25,861 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 23,060 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 21,308 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 21,308 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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S773 DWY is a 1998 Rover 21 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S773 DWY, 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.

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What year was S773 DWY registered?

S773 DWY is a 1998 Rover 21, first registered on 7 December 1998.

Is S773 DWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S773 DWY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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