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E136 KPL

1988 Rover 213

Silver Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,780 mi
Last recorded72,780 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2007
Typical for 1988 Rover 21361,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE136 KPL
MakeRover
Model213
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2007 72,780 miles

fuel cap corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2007 72,780 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

fuel cap corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2006 66,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake imbalance close to limit

front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Nov 2005 61,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate damaged and the letters 'kpl' are faded but are still readable

rust near fuel cap

Fail 17 Nov 2005 61,495 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate damaged and the letters 'kpl'are faded but are still readable

rust near fuel cap

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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E136 KPL is a 1988 Rover 213 in Silver with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Rover 213 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 61,816 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 E136 KPL, 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 38 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 E136 KPL registered?

E136 KPL is a 1988 Rover 213, first registered on 8 December 1988.

Is E136 KPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E136 KPL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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