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B296 POY

1985 Rover 213

Silver Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

53,509 mi
Last recorded53,509 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Rover 21351,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB296 POY
MakeRover
Model213
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 53,509 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 53,022 miles

Sills feel slightly weak

Pass 27 Jul 2023 52,634 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all floors corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2023 52,634 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier bolt was loose for locking clamp (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all floors corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2022 51,931 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 51,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 51,550 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 51,304 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 51,304 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 50,946 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 50,650 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 50,313 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 50,000 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 49,524 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 48,969 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 48,362 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 47,649 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 46,954 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 46,954 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 46,244 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 46,236 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 45,223 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 45,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 43,121 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 40,585 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 40,585 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 39,546 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 213?

Based on 8,281 MOT tests across 1,997 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
1,596
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,997
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,313
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,533
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 550
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 459
constant velocity joint gaiter split 349
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B296 POY is a 1985 Rover 213 in Silver with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B296 POY, 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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B296 POY is a 1985 Rover 213, first registered on 28 May 1985.

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