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F860 BEA

1988 Rover 213

Green Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,919 mi
Last recorded80,919 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 1988 Rover 21361,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF860 BEA
MakeRover
Model213
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 80,919 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front floors around sub-frame mountain bolts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill. been undersealed also (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill. been undersealed also (7.1.1 (a) (i))

rear underside of vehicle structure been undersealed, cannot fully inspect

Pass 9 May 2022 80,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to o\s floor to sill

corrosion to o\s\r outer sill

Pass 22 Jun 2018 79,472 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to rear arches

Pass 21 Jul 2017 78,998 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear arches (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

both rear springs slight corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2015 78,981 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 78,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2013 78,037 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 78,037 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

all tyres cracking badly

Pass 23 Jun 2012 75,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Jun 2012 75,721 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 755,536 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion on both sill backs

Pass 3 Oct 2007 74,929 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 74,923 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 73,899 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 73,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major 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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F860 BEA is a 1988 Rover 213 in Green with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 F860 BEA, 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 F860 BEA registered?

F860 BEA is a 1988 Rover 213, first registered on 1 November 1988.

Is F860 BEA safe to buy?

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