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E144 HBC

1988 Rover 213

Red Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,937 mi
Last recorded75,937 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 1988 Rover 21361,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE144 HBC
MakeRover
Model213
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2011 75,937 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 75,937 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 74,610 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 74,610 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 72,920 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 72,918 miles

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 71,268 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 70,446 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 70,455 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2006

n/s sill and jacking ponts coroding but not holed yet. o/s sill and jacking ponts corodid but not holed yet

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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E144 HBC is a 1988 Rover 213 in Red with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 E144 HBC, 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 E144 HBC registered?

E144 HBC is a 1988 Rover 213, first registered on 21 March 1988.

Is E144 HBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E144 HBC shows 10 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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