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G389 YRX

1989 Rover 213

Red Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,884 mi
Last recorded16,884 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 1989 Rover 21365,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG389 YRX
MakeRover
Model213
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 16,884 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 16,869 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 16,869 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 16,836 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 16,835 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 10,818 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 16,753 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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G389 YRX is a 1989 Rover 213 in Red with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G389 YRX, 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.

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What year was G389 YRX registered?

G389 YRX is a 1989 Rover 213, first registered on 31 October 1989.

Is G389 YRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G389 YRX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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