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E394 GPV

1987 Rover 213

Red Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,522 mi
Last recorded82,522 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1987 Rover 21361,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE394 GPV
MakeRover
Model213
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 82,522 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 82,002 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 81,448 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 80,884 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 80,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 80,241 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 80,195 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 78,872 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 77,489 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 77,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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E394 GPV is a 1987 Rover 213 in Red with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E394 GPV, 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.

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What year was E394 GPV registered?

E394 GPV is a 1987 Rover 213, first registered on 21 August 1987.

Is E394 GPV safe to buy?

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