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F920 RAD

1988 Rover 213

Blue Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,531 mi
Last recorded56,531 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2013
Typical for 1988 Rover 21361,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF920 RAD
MakeRover
Model213
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2013 56,531 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 56,338 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front jacking point starting to corroed

Pass 23 Feb 2011 55,922 miles

Nearside, front too rear, brake pipe starting too corrode.

Offside and nearside rear inner sills starting too corrode.

Offside, front too rear, brake pipe starting too corrode.

Fail 23 Feb 2011 55,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside, front too rear, brake pipe starting too corrode.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside and nearside rear inner sills starting too corrode.

Offside, front too rear, brake pipe starting too corrode.

Fail 8 Feb 2010 55,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front jacking mounting starting to corroed

Pass 8 Feb 2010 55,397 miles

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

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

offside front jacking mounting starting to corroed

Pass 10 Feb 2009 54,955 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 54,487 miles

nearside rear sill end starting to corroed

offside front jacking point starting to corroed

Pass 7 Feb 2007 53,967 miles

nearside rear sill end starting to corroed

offside front jacking point starting to corroed

Pass 22 Feb 2006 53,489 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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F920 RAD is a 1988 Rover 213 in Blue with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F920 RAD, 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

How do I check the history of F920 RAD?

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What year was F920 RAD registered?

F920 RAD is a 1988 Rover 213, first registered on 1 September 1988.

Is F920 RAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F920 RAD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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