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F73 KVW

1988 Rover 213

White Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

55,914 mi
Last recorded55,914 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 1988 Rover 21361,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF73 KVW
MakeRover
Model213
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 55,914 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 54,229 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 53,550 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 53,306 miles

all tyres perished

both n/s tyres on 2-3mm

n/s/r mud flap loose

vehicle underside surface rust

Pass 18 Jun 2010 53,083 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 52,805 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 52,485 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 52,148 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 52,148 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 51,793 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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F73 KVW is a 1988 Rover 213 in White with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 F73 KVW, 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 F73 KVW registered?

F73 KVW is a 1988 Rover 213, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F73 KVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F73 KVW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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