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F297 POT

1988 Rover 213

Silver Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,264 mi
Last recorded81,264 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 1988 Rover 21361,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF297 POT
MakeRover
Model213
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 81,264 miles

handbrake travel

slight blow at exhaust joint

slight corrosion rear wheel arches

Pass 9 Oct 2010 68,076 miles

n/s rear tyre perrishing

slight deteriation front number plate

Pass 30 Sep 2009 52,840 miles

all tyres perrishing

rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 8 Oct 2008 46,770 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 46,770 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 46,272 miles

Offside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 45,763 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 45,215 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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F297 POT is a 1988 Rover 213 in Silver with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F297 POT, 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 F297 POT registered?

F297 POT is a 1988 Rover 213, first registered on 4 November 1988.

Is F297 POT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F297 POT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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