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E400 WGJ

1987 Rover 213

Gold Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,694 mi
Last recorded103,694 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 1987 Rover 21361,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE400 WGJ
MakeRover
Model213
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 103,694 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 101,439 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 98,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 97,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 95,289 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 93,120 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 91,060 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 88,825 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 88,852 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 85,947 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 85,942 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 83,273 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 83,240 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyre walls cracked not excessive at time of test

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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E400 WGJ is a 1987 Rover 213 in Gold with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E400 WGJ, 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 E400 WGJ registered?

E400 WGJ is a 1987 Rover 213, first registered on 19 October 1987.

Is E400 WGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E400 WGJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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