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P450 RLG

1997 Rover 21

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,713 mi
Last recorded94,713 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 2174,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP450 RLG
MakeRover
Model21
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2009 94,713 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 94,713 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 79,769 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Feb 2007 74,312 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 74,312 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 69,300 miles

Offside Front 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.

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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P450 RLG is a 1997 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 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 P450 RLG, 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 P450 RLG registered?

P450 RLG is a 1997 Rover 21, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is P450 RLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P450 RLG 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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