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G68 MCA

1989 Rover 213

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Rover 21365,681 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG68 MCA
MakeRover
Model213
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2007
Fail 15 Nov 2007

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2006
Fail 26 Jul 2006

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Upper Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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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G68 MCA is a 1989 Rover 213 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G68 MCA, 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 G68 MCA registered?

G68 MCA is a 1989 Rover 213, first registered on 10 August 1989.

Is G68 MCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G68 MCA shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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