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F872 JKJ

1989 Rover 213

Red Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,443 mi
Last recorded124,443 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2012
Typical for 1989 Rover 21365,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF872 JKJ
MakeRover
Model213
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2012 124,443 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 124,443 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 120,370 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 115,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 109,377 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 103,284 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 102,913 miles

INTERIOR MIRROR MISSING

N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 4 Apr 2006 102,098 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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F872 JKJ is a 1989 Rover 213 in Red with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F872 JKJ, 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 F872 JKJ registered?

F872 JKJ is a 1989 Rover 213, first registered on 31 March 1989.

Is F872 JKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F872 JKJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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