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G823 VEV

1989 Rover 213

White Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

61,762 mi
Last recorded61,762 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Rover 21365,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG823 VEV
MakeRover
Model213
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 61,762 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 59,272 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 59,266 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 56,431 miles

Nearside Front sill corroded

Fail 10 May 2023 56,430 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front sill corroded

Pass 16 May 2022 52,797 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 51,211 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 51,149 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 51,096 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 49,962 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 49,954 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Corrosion to o/s/f wing where it is bolted to sill.

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

Slight free play o/s/f of steering rack.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Corrosion to rear if n/s/r inner sill area.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 49,060 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 49,060 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 48,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 47,528 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 47,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 46,763 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 46,005 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 45,117 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 44,101 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 43,050 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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G823 VEV is a 1989 Rover 213 in White with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 G823 VEV, 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 G823 VEV registered?

G823 VEV is a 1989 Rover 213, first registered on 29 August 1989.

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