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F870 OSN

1989 Rover 213

Blue Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

312,450 mi
Last recorded312,450 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2009
Typical for 1989 Rover 21365,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF870 OSN
MakeRover
Model213
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2009 312,450 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 65,414 miles

front brake discs rusty at edges

front cv boots cracked

front roll bar bushes cracked

interior mirror not fitted

near side rear wheel arch corroded

spare tyre soft

Pass 10 Sep 2007 62,542 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

no interior mirror

Pass 24 Jul 2006 62,015 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Underside of vehicle has been welded & sealed

Pass 22 Jul 2005 61,628 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 61,594 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside sill corroded

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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F870 OSN is a 1989 Rover 213 in Blue with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F870 OSN, 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

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What year was F870 OSN registered?

F870 OSN is a 1989 Rover 213, first registered on 19 June 1989.

Is F870 OSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F870 OSN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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