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E744 SNW

1987 Rover 213

Blue Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,829 mi
Last recorded66,829 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 1987 Rover 21361,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE744 SNW
MakeRover
Model213
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 66,829 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 66,808 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 66,805 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 66,731 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 66,730 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition but not affecting light output (1.2.4a)

front crossmember corroded

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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E744 SNW is a 1987 Rover 213 in Blue with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 E744 SNW, 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 E744 SNW registered?

E744 SNW is a 1987 Rover 213, first registered on 30 September 1987.

Is E744 SNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E744 SNW shows 5 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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