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G512 ETX

1989 Rover 213

Blue Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

75,774 mi
Last recorded75,774 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 1989 Rover 21365,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG512 ETX
MakeRover
Model213
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 75,774 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER FRONT PANEL SEVERELY CORRODED - NOT WITHIN ANY PRSCRIBED AREA

Fail 8 Dec 2015 75,729 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NEARSIDE REAR INNER & OUTER SILL CORRODED (2.4.A.3)

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER FRONT PANEL SEVERELY CORRODED - NOT WITHIN ANY PRSCRIBED AREA

Pass 17 Dec 2014 74,664 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

horn mounting corroded away

o/s and n/s/f inner wings corroded(but not within a prescribed area

Fail 2 Dec 2014 74,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Horn mounting corroded away, leaving horn insecure

Offside front box section, etc. very severely corroded.( Not within a prescribed area)

Rear boot floor severely corroded on both sides. (Not within a prescribed area)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 73,590 miles

Nearside boot floor corroded ~ not affecting structure

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 72,449 miles

Front driveshaft noisy (Rattling)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 72,394 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Front driveshaft noisy (Rattling)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 71,314 miles

Corrosion on both rear doors and offside rear wheel arch could formsharp edges if left unrepaired.

Fail 11 Nov 2011 71,289 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Corrosion on both rear doors and offside rear wheel arch could formsharp edges if left unrepaired.

Pass 25 Nov 2010 70,276 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 70,249 miles

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

Nearside driveshaft CV joint noisy.

Pass 23 Nov 2009 68,920 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 67,625 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2008 67,612 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 65,720 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 65,701 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 64,362 miles

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

slight corrosion in nearside boot floor

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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G512 ETX is a 1989 Rover 213 in Blue with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G512 ETX, 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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G512 ETX is a 1989 Rover 213, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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