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B675 SFX

1985 Rover 213

Red Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,511 mi
Last recorded64,511 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2009
Typical for 1985 Rover 21351,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB675 SFX
MakeRover
Model213
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2009 64,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear arches rusty.osr bumper damaged.

Pass 2 Jan 2008 61,713 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front floors rusty

both rear archs rusty

Pass 30 Mar 2006 58,203 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 58,203 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

rear arches rusty corrosion appearing floor pans

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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B675 SFX is a 1985 Rover 213 in Red with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B675 SFX, 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 B675 SFX registered?

B675 SFX is a 1985 Rover 213, first registered on 1 February 1985.

Is B675 SFX safe to buy?

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