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B851 WEV

1984 Rover 213

Red Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

69,518 mi
Last recorded69,518 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1984 Rover 21348,061 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB851 WEV
MakeRover
Model213
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 69,518 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 69,518 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 65,735 miles

corrosion outside prescribed areas

everything coated in undersill

surface corrosion

vehicle had a fair amount of welding carried out

Fail 16 Jul 2013 65,733 miles

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

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

corrosion outside prescribed areas

everything coated in undersill

surface corrosion

vehicle had a fair amount of welding carried out

Pass 19 Jun 2012 64,211 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 64,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 63,138 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

ns & os outer sills corroded

nsr tyre pressure low

Pass 17 Jun 2010 61,044 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 61,043 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 59,358 miles

corrosion in boot floor pan

Fail 24 Jun 2009 59,354 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion in boot floor pan

Pass 17 Jun 2008 57,494 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 57,489 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 55,527 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 55,527 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 52,229 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 52,229 miles

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

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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B851 WEV is a 1984 Rover 213 in Red with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1984 Rover 213 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 48,061 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 B851 WEV, 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 42 years old, this Rover 213 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B851 WEV is a 1984 Rover 213, first registered on 12 September 1984.

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