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B451 NPC

1985 Rover 213

Beige Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

87,361 mi
Last recorded87,361 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 1985 Rover 21351,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB451 NPC
MakeRover
Model213
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 87,361 miles

rear brake balance poor

Fail 21 Jun 2018 87,361 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

rear brake balance poor

Pass 26 Apr 2017 84,756 miles

minor exhaust blows

rear brake increase and decrease difference

rear shocks rusty

slight dampness on rear n/s shock

slight movement in o/s/f shock

Fail 23 Mar 2017 84,691 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing panel (5.2.6)

Braking system leaking union block on o/s/f inner wing (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

brake fluid level low

rear shocks rusty

slight leak n/s/r shock

slight movement in front shocks

slight rear brake increase and decrease difference

Pass 22 Mar 2016 79,462 miles

Brake servo rusty

Rear springs very rusty

battery slightly loose and rubbing HT leads

clutch peddle rubber smooth

corrosion bottom of n/s/f door

n/s/r tyre perished and has tack in tread

oily residue around brake valve and master cylinder

play both front shocks

Fail 15 Mar 2016 79,420 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion fuel flap (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure insecure locking device (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake servo rusty

Rear springs very rusty

battery slightly loose and rubbing HT leads

clutch peddle rubber smooth

corrosion bottom of n/s/f door

n/s/r inner wheel arch holed at rear

n/s/r tyre perished and has tack in tread

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded at rear

oily residue around brake valve and master cylinder

play both front shocks

Fail 13 Mar 2015 74,374 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion n/s/r wheel arch

floor around o/s/f jacking point/sill split

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre close to wear bars and perishing

slight increase and decrease difference in rear brakes

Pass 13 Mar 2015 74,374 miles

corrosion n/s/r wheel arch

floor around o/s/f jacking point/sill split

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre close to wear bars and perishing

slight increase and decrease difference in rear brakes

Pass 17 Mar 2014 68,586 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 68,384 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

damage to the front chassis and n/s floor pad where car has been jacked incorrectly

n/s headlight patern poor

n/s/r tyre has a nail in it

o/s/r tyre worn low

rear shocks rusty and damp

rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 8 Mar 2013 61,358 miles

o/s rear floor pan rusty and weak

o/s/r tyre worn close to the wear bars

outer sills rusty

rattle in the exhaust

slight play o/s of the steering rack

Pass 20 Mar 2012 54,953 miles

battery is loose , and is coming into the mot soon.

n/s/r shock absorber has a slight leak

Pass 9 Mar 2011 50,582 miles

Advise underside of vehicle in poor and rusty condition.

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 50,452 miles

osr seatbelt fixing rusty--inner sills rusty--outer sills rusty

Fail 18 Mar 2010 50,452 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

osr seatbelt fixing rusty--inner sills rusty--outer sills rusty

Pass 23 Mar 2009 50,416 miles

inner sills rusty--outer sills rusty---floor rusty--oil leaks--under osr wheel arch rusty

Pass 26 Mar 2008 50,393 miles

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)

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

o/s outer sill rusty

water pump starting to leak

Fail 26 Mar 2008 50,393 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

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

o/s outer sill rusty

water pump starting to leak

Pass 8 Mar 2007 50,241 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 49,709 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 49,709 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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
Full Rover 213 reliability report

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B451 NPC is a 1985 Rover 213 in Beige with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 B451 NPC, 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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What year was B451 NPC registered?

B451 NPC is a 1985 Rover 213, first registered on 30 April 1985.

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