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E96 FVH

1987 Rover 213

Blue Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,141 mi
Last recorded39,141 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 1987 Rover 21361,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE96 FVH
MakeRover
Model213
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2012 39,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in o/s/f shocker piston

Pass 15 Feb 2011 39,125 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

body corroded

front wing bottoms corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2011 39,125 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

body corroded

front wing bottoms corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2010 39,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s outer sill corroded @ rear

o/s/f floor slightly corroded

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2009 39,076 miles

rear wheel arches corroded

o/s/f wing bottom corroded

outer sills corroded

exhaust securing spring missing from down pipe

Fail 6 Jan 2009 39,076 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

exhaust securing spring missing from down pipe

o/s/f wing bottom corroded

outer sills corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2007 38,836 miles

both sills corroded

floor pans corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2007 38,835 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)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

both sills corroded

floor pans corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2006 38,442 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 37,975 miles

o/s & n/s/r metal brake pipes lightly corroded †general corrosion on floor getting soft in places

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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E96 FVH is a 1987 Rover 213 in Blue with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 E96 FVH, 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 E96 FVH registered?

E96 FVH is a 1987 Rover 213, first registered on 17 September 1987.

Is E96 FVH safe to buy?

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