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E883 EJN

1988 Rover 213

Silver Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,063 mi
Last recorded40,063 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 1988 Rover 21361,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE883 EJN
MakeRover
Model213
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 40,063 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 40,027 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 39,983 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 39,983 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 39,887 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 39,885 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2016 39,254 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 39,107 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 38,435 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 35,485 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 35,485 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 32,040 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 31,658 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 31,658 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 30,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front mirror damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2009 29,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jan 2009 29,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front bumper insecure on n/s.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 26,224 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 23,282 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 19,571 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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E883 EJN is a 1988 Rover 213 in Silver with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E883 EJN, 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 E883 EJN registered?

E883 EJN is a 1988 Rover 213, first registered on 18 February 1988.

Is E883 EJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E883 EJN shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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