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F832 BTH

1988 Rover 213

Red Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,522 mi
Last recorded20,522 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Rover 21361,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF832 BTH
MakeRover
Model213
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2026 20,522 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 20,484 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 20,220 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 20,170 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 19,935 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 19,063 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 18,463 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 18,162 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 13,196 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 13,186 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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F832 BTH is a 1988 Rover 213 in Red with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F832 BTH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F832 BTH registered?

F832 BTH is a 1988 Rover 213, first registered on 24 November 1988.

Is F832 BTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F832 BTH shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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