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E33 LFS

1988 Rover 213

Gold Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,542 mi
Last recorded156,542 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1988 Rover 21361,816 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE33 LFS
MakeRover
Model213
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2012 156,542 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front inner tie bars slight play.

both rear wheel arches corroded.

nearside front headlight slightly condensation.

spare wheel boot floor corroded.

Pass 6 Apr 2011 156,078 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 156,077 miles

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)

advise front cross member corodded and holed.

watter leak from expansion tank.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 155,451 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 155,450 miles

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

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

front crossmember holed

rear of sills and arches poor condition

Fail 19 Mar 2009 154,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 154,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 152,224 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 152,223 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 150,459 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 150,458 miles

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

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

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

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

1 of 2 bulbs not working on o/s/r light

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 147,260 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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E33 LFS is a 1988 Rover 213 in Gold with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E33 LFS, 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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What year was E33 LFS registered?

E33 LFS is a 1988 Rover 213, first registered on 5 May 1988.

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