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D948 SJO

1987 Rover 213

Red Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,105 mi
Last recorded83,105 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2006
Typical for 1987 Rover 21361,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD948 SJO
MakeRover
Model213
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2006 83,105 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

nearside rear lamp repaired with repair tape

Fail 12 Sep 2006 83,105 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

nearside rear lamp repaired with red repair tape

Pass 12 Oct 2005 74,849 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

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

nearside rear lamp repaired with red tape

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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D948 SJO is a 1987 Rover 213 in Red with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Rover 213 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 61,765 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 D948 SJO, 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 39 years old, this Rover 213 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D948 SJO?

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What year was D948 SJO registered?

D948 SJO is a 1987 Rover 213, first registered on 3 July 1987.

Is D948 SJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D948 SJO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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