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E497 HLD

1988 Rover 213

Silver Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

34,732 mi
Last recorded34,732 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 1988 Rover 21361,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE497 HLD
MakeRover
Model213
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2022 34,732 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 33,270 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill & lower arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill & lower arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 31,931 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 31,928 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 30,040 miles

Nearside Front inner sill been repaired and sealed

Offside Front Subframe mount corroded

Offside Rear Been repaired on osr inner sill

Fail 18 Sep 2019 30,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mount corroded

Offside Rear Been repaired on osr inner sill

Pass 30 Jun 2017 29,731 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

long travel on parking brake

Fail 28 Jun 2017 29,731 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

long travel on parking brake

Pass 2 Jun 2016 28,808 miles

long travel on handbrake

damage to screen

Fail 10 May 2016 28,807 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

long travel on parking brake lever

Pass 30 Apr 2015 28,012 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 28,012 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 25,482 miles

N/S/F FLOOR TO SILL PLATE REPAIR INADEQUATELY WELDED

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 23,423 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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E497 HLD is a 1988 Rover 213 in Silver with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E497 HLD, 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 E497 HLD registered?

E497 HLD is a 1988 Rover 213, first registered on 11 January 1988.

Is E497 HLD safe to buy?

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