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C493 GEV

1985 Rover 213

Blue Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,360 mi
Last recorded32,360 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2011
Typical for 1985 Rover 21351,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC493 GEV
MakeRover
Model213
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2011 32,360 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 32,356 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 30,274 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 30,274 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 23,223 miles

slight cut on nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 29 Aug 2007 16,901 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 16,457 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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C493 GEV is a 1985 Rover 213 in Blue with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C493 GEV, 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 C493 GEV registered?

C493 GEV is a 1985 Rover 213, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C493 GEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C493 GEV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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