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E980 PGL

1988 Rover 213

Blue Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,225 mi
Last recorded71,225 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2010
Typical for 1988 Rover 21361,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE980 PGL
MakeRover
Model213
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2010 71,225 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 70,775 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 70,757 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 70,131 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 70,124 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 69,594 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 68,993 miles

seat belt latch cover cracked

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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E980 PGL is a 1988 Rover 213 in Blue with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E980 PGL, 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 E980 PGL registered?

E980 PGL is a 1988 Rover 213, first registered on 22 February 1988.

Is E980 PGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E980 PGL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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