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E524 YGT

1988 Rover 213

Gold Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

56,101 mi
Last recorded56,101 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 1988 Rover 21361,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE524 YGT
MakeRover
Model213
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 56,101 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 56,101 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 51,685 miles

screen cracked at bottom

Pass 11 Apr 2012 49,813 miles

screen cracked at bottom

Pass 10 May 2011 46,125 miles

front no plate cracked

screen cracked at bottom

Pass 24 Apr 2010 43,223 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 43,223 miles

Nearside Inner Rear 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)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 41,819 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 41,802 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 40,828 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 39,755 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 38,790 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 38,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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E524 YGT is a 1988 Rover 213 in Gold with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 E524 YGT, 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

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What year was E524 YGT registered?

E524 YGT is a 1988 Rover 213, first registered on 13 April 1988.

Is E524 YGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E524 YGT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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