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E871 HPA

1988 Rover 213

Grey Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,798 mi
Last recorded45,798 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2010
Typical for 1988 Rover 21361,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE871 HPA
MakeRover
Model213
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2010 45,798 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 45,460 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 44,920 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 44,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 43,391 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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E871 HPA is a 1988 Rover 213 in Grey with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E871 HPA, 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 E871 HPA registered?

E871 HPA is a 1988 Rover 213, first registered on 10 February 1988.

Is E871 HPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E871 HPA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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