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E273 FCX

1987 Rover 213

Red Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,285 mi
Last recorded85,285 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 1987 Rover 21361,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE273 FCX
MakeRover
Model213
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 85,285 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

slight oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2017 85,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate slightly damaged

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2016 71,955 miles

o/s n/s undersills showing signs of corrosion

oil leak

slight corrosion in front cross member

Pass 18 Aug 2015 64,106 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 63,116 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 62,156 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 61,905 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 55,987 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 50,248 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 50,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 49,717 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside headlamp has a stone chip.

Oil leak from cam cover gasket.

Pass 6 Dec 2007 49,406 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2007 49,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 48,399 miles

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

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

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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E273 FCX is a 1987 Rover 213 in Red with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 E273 FCX, 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 E273 FCX registered?

E273 FCX is a 1987 Rover 213, first registered on 11 September 1987.

Is E273 FCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E273 FCX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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