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B708 RKV

1985 Rover 213

Green Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,463 mi
Last recorded44,463 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 1985 Rover 21351,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB708 RKV
MakeRover
Model213
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011 44,463 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 44,463 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 44,354 miles

front number plate corner broken off

nearside headlight beam pattern getting weak

Fail 13 Apr 2010 44,354 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

front number plate corner broken off

nearside headlight beam pattern getting weak

Pass 14 Apr 2009 44,105 miles

front number plate cracked

hole in offside rear light lens

nearside headlight glass misted inside

slight dampness on bottom of master cylinder

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Fail 14 Apr 2009 44,105 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate cracked

hole in offside rear light lens

nearside headlight glass misted inside

slight dampness on bottom of master cylinder

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 11 Apr 2008 43,700 miles

offside rear light lens has slight damage

Pass 16 Apr 2007 43,406 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 43,359 miles

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

slight damage to offside rear light lens

Pass 9 Mar 2006 42,892 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

damage on offside rear light lens

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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B708 RKV is a 1985 Rover 213 in Green with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B708 RKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B708 RKV registered?

B708 RKV is a 1985 Rover 213, first registered on 19 February 1985.

Is B708 RKV safe to buy?

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