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E316 JLE

1988 Rover 213

Blue Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

118,730 mi
Last recorded118,730 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2008
Typical for 1988 Rover 21361,816 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE316 JLE
MakeRover
Model213
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2008 118,730 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 117,982 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 117,982 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 117,129 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 117,129 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise reposition offside rear side light bulb.

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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E316 JLE is a 1988 Rover 213 in Blue with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 E316 JLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E316 JLE registered?

E316 JLE is a 1988 Rover 213, first registered on 26 February 1988.

Is E316 JLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E316 JLE shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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