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F818 MNM

1989 Rover 213

Grey Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

55,234 mi
Last recorded55,234 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Rover 21365,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF818 MNM
MakeRover
Model213
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 55,234 miles

slight corrosion on both side sills, inner and outer

Pass 22 Nov 2024 54,008 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 53,906 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 53,472 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 53,104 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 52,708 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 52,229 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 50,524 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 50,213 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 50,117 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 47,431 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 46,181 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 46,181 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 44,655 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 40,566 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 40,559 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 34,784 miles

front number plate cracked

some corrosion to n/s sill & wheel arch

Fail 31 May 2011 34,784 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front number plate cracked

some corrosion to n/s sill & wheel arch

Pass 1 Jun 2010 26,230 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front number plate cracked

n/s front head lamp cracked

Pass 18 Apr 2009 16,444 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 16,431 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 16,207 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 14,794 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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F818 MNM is a 1989 Rover 213 in Grey with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 F818 MNM, 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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F818 MNM is a 1989 Rover 213, first registered on 21 February 1989.

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