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E217 NEL

1987 Rover 213

Blue Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,133 mi
Last recorded44,133 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 1987 Rover 21361,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE217 NEL
MakeRover
Model213
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 44,133 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 43,801 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 43,801 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 43,266 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 42,269 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 41,230 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 34,065 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 33,988 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 25,244 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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E217 NEL is a 1987 Rover 213 in Blue with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 E217 NEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E217 NEL registered?

E217 NEL is a 1987 Rover 213, first registered on 15 October 1987.

Is E217 NEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E217 NEL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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