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E358 MOR

1988 Rover 213

Blue Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,319 mi
Last recorded40,319 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2012
Typical for 1988 Rover 21361,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE358 MOR
MakeRover
Model213
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2012 40,319 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 38,118 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 38,118 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 36,039 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 36,039 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 33,834 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 31,113 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 31,113 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 28,484 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 28,484 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 4 Mar 2006 25,557 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 25,557 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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E358 MOR is a 1988 Rover 213 in Blue 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 E358 MOR, 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 E358 MOR registered?

E358 MOR is a 1988 Rover 213, first registered on 17 May 1988.

Is E358 MOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E358 MOR shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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