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E155 HNR

1988 Rover 213

Blue Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,442 mi
Last recorded69,442 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 1988 Rover 21361,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE155 HNR
MakeRover
Model213
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 69,442 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 69,441 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end modification unsafe retaining nut split pin missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component insecurely attached Ball joint split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end modification unsafe Retaining nut split pin missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 63,778 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 61,603 miles

rear floor heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Feb 2017 61,525 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 61,329 miles

underside body covered with underseal

Fail 25 Feb 2016 61,319 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 61,120 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 61,092 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pipes rusting

rear springs rusting

slight corrosion offside rear sill

Pass 29 Jan 2014 60,903 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 60,903 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 60,715 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 60,513 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 60,321 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 60,120 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 59,874 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 59,522 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 59,236 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jan 2007 59,236 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 58,880 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 58,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel pipes corroded

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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E155 HNR is a 1988 Rover 213 in Blue with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 E155 HNR, 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.

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What year was E155 HNR registered?

E155 HNR is a 1988 Rover 213, first registered on 25 April 1988.

Is E155 HNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E155 HNR shows 21 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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