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F974 MLN

1988 Rover 213

Red Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,875 mi
Last recorded76,875 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 1988 Rover 21361,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF974 MLN
MakeRover
Model213
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 76,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 69,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 66,298 miles

front tyres split in tread pattern

Fail 26 May 2010 66,291 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

front tyres split in tread pattern

Pass 15 Jun 2009 64,054 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 63,981 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 63,981 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 60,951 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 58,427 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 58,403 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/rear tyre perished and split

Pass 8 Jun 2006 55,645 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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F974 MLN is a 1988 Rover 213 in Red with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F974 MLN, 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.

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What year was F974 MLN registered?

F974 MLN is a 1988 Rover 213, first registered on 24 August 1988.

Is F974 MLN safe to buy?

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