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E496 UEA

1988 Rover 213

Beige Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,665 mi
Last recorded7,665 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Rover 21361,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE496 UEA
MakeRover
Model213
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2026 7,665 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 7,178 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 6,425 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 5,725 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 5,588 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 5,081 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 5,070 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 4,974 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 4,874 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 4,822 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 4,385 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 3,574 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 3,142 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 3,103 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 3,689 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 3,067 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 3,029 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 3,006 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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E496 UEA is a 1988 Rover 213 in Beige with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E496 UEA, 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

How do I check the history of E496 UEA?

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What year was E496 UEA registered?

E496 UEA is a 1988 Rover 213, first registered on 1 June 1988.

Is E496 UEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E496 UEA shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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