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P606 JPY

1997 Rover 21

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,217 mi
Last recorded97,217 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 2174,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP606 JPY
MakeRover
Model21
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2008 97,217 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 97,217 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 88,975 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Dec 2007 88,975 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 79,385 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 68,321 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 68,285 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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P606 JPY is a 1997 Rover 21 in Red 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 P606 JPY, 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 P606 JPY registered?

P606 JPY is a 1997 Rover 21, first registered on 19 May 1997.

Is P606 JPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P606 JPY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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