MOT Status
Mileage
108,072 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
corrosion all around o/s/r door frame †chip in windscreen. †front to rear brake pipe is very rusty. †o/s/r tyres is in poor condtion & low on tread. †
How Reliable is the Rover 213?
Based on 8,281 MOT tests across 1,997 vehicles.
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B198 XYR is a 1985 Rover 213 in Red with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
Across all 1985 Rover 213 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 51,304 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 213 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,313 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B198 XYR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Rover 213 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 41 years old, this Rover 213 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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B198 XYR is a 1985 Rover 213, first registered on 7 February 1985.
Is B198 XYR safe to buy?
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