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F778 FFK

1989 Rover 213

White Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

54,557 mi
Last recorded54,557 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 1989 Rover 21365,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF778 FFK
MakeRover
Model213
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 54,557 miles

Nearside front brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 48,167 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 44,610 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (end of sill) (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 44,610 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (end of sill) (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 39,592 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014
Pass 14 Mar 2013 29,085 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 26,195 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 26,195 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 23,083 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 23,081 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 21,797 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 18,644 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 18,640 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 18,638 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 18,635 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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F778 FFK is a 1989 Rover 213 in White with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1989 Rover 213 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 65,681 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 F778 FFK, 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 37 years old, this Rover 213 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F778 FFK is a 1989 Rover 213, first registered on 1 July 1989.

Is F778 FFK safe to buy?

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