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E33 UOB

1988 Rover 213

Black Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,691 mi
Last recorded81,691 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 1988 Rover 21361,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE33 UOB
MakeRover
Model213
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 81,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 81,654 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 81,653 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Obligatory mirror missing interior (3.3 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 81,638 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 81,577 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 81,443 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 81,074 miles

advice under body corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2014 80,031 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 78,219 miles

Advise corrosion around nsf jacking point on a previous repair.

Advise corrosion to both rear wheel arches.

Advise corrosion to floor/ heel board area both offside and nearside.

Advise multiple engine oil leaks.

Pass 23 May 2012 75,379 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 74,848 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 74,289 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2010 74,289 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 73,692 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 73,692 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 72,967 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 72,036 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 72,036 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 71,060 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 71,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 UOB is a 1988 Rover 213 in Black with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E33 UOB, 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 E33 UOB registered?

E33 UOB is a 1988 Rover 213, first registered on 11 April 1988.

Is E33 UOB safe to buy?

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