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E784 RVF

1988 Rover 213

Blue Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,650 mi
Last recorded42,650 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2007
Typical for 1988 Rover 21361,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE784 RVF
MakeRover
Model213
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2007 42,650 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion on metal parts of brake hoses.

Pass 16 Jan 2006 41,644 miles

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

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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E784 RVF is a 1988 Rover 213 in Blue with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E784 RVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E784 RVF registered?

E784 RVF is a 1988 Rover 213, first registered on 12 February 1988.

Is E784 RVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E784 RVF shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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