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E437 FCD

1988 Rover 213

Blue Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,731 mi
Last recorded55,731 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2007
Typical for 1988 Rover 21361,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE437 FCD
MakeRover
Model213
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2007 55,731 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front to centre exhaust sealing joint clamp broken not leaking at present recommend replacement

nearside front brake caliper appears to have brake fluid over the unit no visable leaks detected at present recommend investigation

Pass 21 Jul 2006 50,176 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside door mirror insecure

nearside indicator lens cracked

Pass 23 Jul 2005 42,181 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 42,172 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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E437 FCD is a 1988 Rover 213 in Blue with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 E437 FCD, 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 E437 FCD registered?

E437 FCD is a 1988 Rover 213, first registered on 15 June 1988.

Is E437 FCD safe to buy?

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