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E52 WHE

1988 Rover 213

White Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,797 mi
Last recorded127,797 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2010
Typical for 1988 Rover 21361,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE52 WHE
MakeRover
Model213
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2010 127,797 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 127,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 122,559 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 122,559 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 117,050 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 117,050 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

off side steering rack has servicable wear

Pass 17 Aug 2007 111,004 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 105,046 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 105,046 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front ant-roll bar link bushs split

brake pipe to osr flexible hose corroded

exhaust front pipe corroded

play in inner steering rack ends

Pass 16 Aug 2005 102,757 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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E52 WHE is a 1988 Rover 213 in White with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E52 WHE, 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 E52 WHE registered?

E52 WHE is a 1988 Rover 213, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E52 WHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E52 WHE shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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