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G860 FCT

1990 Rover 213

Red Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

31,807 mi
Last recorded31,807 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Rover 21364,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG860 FCT
MakeRover
Model213
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 31,807 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 31,284 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 30,720 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 30,693 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 26,980 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 26,978 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 26,015 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose ,covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose ,covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under seal on floor in front of rear wheel lifting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 25,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 25,504 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 25,416 miles

Rear exhaust getting weak

Fail 20 Feb 2017 25,416 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear exhaust getting weak

Pass 23 Mar 2016 25,345 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Fail 21 Mar 2016 25,345 miles

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

Both rear tyres cracking

Pass 9 Mar 2015 25,122 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

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

Rear exhaust silencer getting weak

Pass 4 Mar 2014 24,392 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 4 Mar 2014 24,392 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 12 Mar 2013 23,811 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 Mar 2012 23,229 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Mar 2011 22,553 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 21,926 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 18 Apr 2009 21,353 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 20,579 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 19,941 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 19,060 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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G860 FCT is a 1990 Rover 213 in Red with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1990 Rover 213 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 64,595 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 G860 FCT, 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 36 years old, this Rover 213 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G860 FCT registered?

G860 FCT is a 1990 Rover 213, first registered on 5 January 1990.

Is G860 FCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G860 FCT shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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