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E201 VUJ

1987 Rover 213

Blue Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

22,056 mi
Last recorded22,056 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2008
Typical for 1987 Rover 21361,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE201 VUJ
MakeRover
Model213
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2008 22,056 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2007 22,052 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 22,052 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 22,049 miles

O/SF tyre starting to perish & split.

Fail 2 Oct 2006 22,049 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

O/SF tyre starting to perish & split.

Pass 21 Sep 2005 22,045 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 22,045 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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E201 VUJ is a 1987 Rover 213 in Blue with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 E201 VUJ, 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.

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What year was E201 VUJ registered?

E201 VUJ is a 1987 Rover 213, first registered on 11 September 1987.

Is E201 VUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E201 VUJ shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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