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E687 VHR

1987 Rover 213

Blue Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

59,466 mi
Last recorded59,466 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 1987 Rover 21361,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE687 VHR
MakeRover
Model213
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 59,466 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 58,650 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 56,977 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 56,154 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 53,347 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 52,250 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 52,040 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 51,880 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 51,815 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 51,602 miles

A lot of free play in steering rack.

Both rear tyres perrished.

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2007 51,559 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

A lot of free play in steering rack.

Both rear tyres perrished.

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 51,337 miles

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

n/s outer sill corroded/weak

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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E687 VHR is a 1987 Rover 213 in Blue with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 E687 VHR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E687 VHR registered?

E687 VHR is a 1987 Rover 213, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E687 VHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E687 VHR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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