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F859 TMU

1989 Rover 213

Beige Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,372 mi
Last recorded110,372 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2008
Typical for 1989 Rover 21365,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF859 TMU
MakeRover
Model213
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2008 110,372 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 109,526 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 109,526 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 108,315 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 106,810 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 106,810 miles

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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F859 TMU is a 1989 Rover 213 in Beige with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F859 TMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F859 TMU?

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What year was F859 TMU registered?

F859 TMU is a 1989 Rover 213, first registered on 25 May 1989.

Is F859 TMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F859 TMU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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