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E215 BUD

1988 Rover 213

Blue Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,002 mi
Last recorded71,002 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 1988 Rover 21361,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE215 BUD
MakeRover
Model213
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 71,002 miles

Both rear doors crease areas are corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

vehicle has multiple areas of general corrosion

Fail 28 Jul 2014 70,979 miles

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

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

Both rear doors crease areas are corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

vehicle has multiple areas of general corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2013 69,188 miles

General corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 69,073 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

General corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 67,247 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front headlamp, slightly deteriorated.

slight surface corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches

slight surface corrosion to suspension components.

Pass 20 Jul 2011 65,129 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside front headlamp reflecter slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Jul 2010 63,237 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 63,237 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 61,186 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking in tread. corrosion at both sill backings and nearside outer sill.

Pass 30 Jul 2009 61,186 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both rear tyres cracking in tread. corrosion at both sill backings and nearside outer sill.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 59,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

rear number plate poor

Pass 3 Aug 2007 57,053 miles

offside rear door has corrosion at bottom

Pass 26 Jul 2006 54,758 miles

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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E215 BUD is a 1988 Rover 213 in Blue with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 E215 BUD, 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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E215 BUD is a 1988 Rover 213, first registered on 15 July 1988.

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