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E896 AHK

1987 Rover 213

Gold Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,085 mi
Last recorded90,085 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2006
Typical for 1987 Rover 21361,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE896 AHK
MakeRover
Model213
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2006 90,085 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2006 90,085 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 86,522 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 86,522 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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E896 AHK is a 1987 Rover 213 in Gold with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E896 AHK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E896 AHK registered?

E896 AHK is a 1987 Rover 213, first registered on 17 September 1987.

Is E896 AHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E896 AHK shows 4 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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