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E522 LYE

1987 Rover 213

Red Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,590 mi
Last recorded93,590 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2006
Typical for 1987 Rover 21361,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE522 LYE
MakeRover
Model213
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2006 93,590 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 93,552 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

corrosion through out chassis and sills

Pass 23 Sep 2005 89,421 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Sep 2005 89,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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E522 LYE is a 1987 Rover 213 in Red with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 E522 LYE, 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 E522 LYE registered?

E522 LYE is a 1987 Rover 213, first registered on 26 November 1987.

Is E522 LYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E522 LYE shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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