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F586 RSC

1988 Rover 213

Grey Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,923 mi
Last recorded50,923 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 1988 Rover 21361,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF586 RSC
MakeRover
Model213
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 50,923 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 50,909 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Emssions not checked (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 50,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

floor of car corroded and covered in sealer but feels fairly solid

Pass 15 Jul 2013 50,813 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 50,813 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 50,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chassis and prescribed areas look corroded but attempted repair makes it difficult to asess properly.

exhaust has been repaired but could do with replacement

Pass 24 Jun 2011 50,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 50,425 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 50,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 49,757 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 49,757 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 49,275 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 48,672 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 48,762 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 47,764 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 47,764 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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F586 RSC is a 1988 Rover 213 in Grey with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 F586 RSC, 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 F586 RSC registered?

F586 RSC is a 1988 Rover 213, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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