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E68 GCW

1987 Rover 213

Red Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

27,169 mi
Last recorded27,169 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1987 Rover 21361,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE68 GCW
MakeRover
Model213
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 27,169 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 27,167 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 27,024 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILLS AND INNER ARCHES BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 26,055 miles

Both sills/inner arches corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 25,411 miles

Both sills corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 24,352 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both side sills slightly corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2018 22,832 miles

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2017 21,632 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 21,301 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 20,924 miles

spare defective

Fail 8 Oct 2015 20,924 miles

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

spare defective

Pass 7 Oct 2014 20,617 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 20,218 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 20,218 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 18,603 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 17,707 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 17,083 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 16,819 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 16,614 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 16,614 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 16,281 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 15,930 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 15,878 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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E68 GCW is a 1987 Rover 213 in Red with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 E68 GCW, 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 E68 GCW registered?

E68 GCW is a 1987 Rover 213, first registered on 20 October 1987.

Is E68 GCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E68 GCW shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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