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E720 NFH

1988 Rover 213

Red Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,692 mi
Last recorded93,692 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2010
Typical for 1988 Rover 21361,816 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE720 NFH
MakeRover
Model213
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2010 93,692 miles

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

general rear underside corrosion

n/s wiper blade split

rear brake squeek in operation

some deteriation in both number plates

some deteriation in o/s door mirror

steering rack o/s ball end wear

Fail 8 Jul 2010 93,692 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

general rear underside corrosion

n/s wiper blade split

rear brake squeek in operation

some deteriation in both number plates

steering rack o/s ball end wear

Pass 10 Jul 2009 83,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 83,828 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2008 80,381 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 73,815 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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E720 NFH is a 1988 Rover 213 in Red with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E720 NFH, 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 E720 NFH registered?

E720 NFH is a 1988 Rover 213, first registered on 6 July 1988.

Is E720 NFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E720 NFH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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