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G892 WBY

1989 Rover 213

Blue Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

60,497 mi
Last recorded60,497 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 1989 Rover 21365,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG892 WBY
MakeRover
Model213
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 60,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear wheel arch poor

Fail 20 Jul 2015 60,474 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear wheel arch poor

Pass 30 Jun 2014 60,340 miles

nearside rear sills coroded

offside and nearside inner sills coroded

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 30 Jun 2014 60,340 miles

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

nearside rear sills coroded

offside and nearside inner sills coroded

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 18 Jul 2013 60,174 miles

nearside rear wheel arch coroded

offside and nearside inner sills/floors coroding

Fail 18 Jul 2013 60,174 miles

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

nearside rear wheel arch coroded

offside and nearside inner sills/floors coroding

Pass 19 Jul 2012 59,581 miles

nearside mirror glass cracked

offside and nearside inner sills / floors coroded

Fail 19 Jul 2012 59,581 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside mirror glass cracked

offside and nearside inner sills / floors coroded

Pass 15 Jul 2011 58,480 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 58,480 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 57,540 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 57,540 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 56,945 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2009 56,945 miles

offside rear inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2008 56,351 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 55,802 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust system very coroded at rear

Pass 12 Jul 2007 55,802 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system very coroded at rear

Pass 20 Jul 2006 55,510 miles

corrosion starting in rear inner door sills

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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G892 WBY is a 1989 Rover 213 in Blue with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G892 WBY, 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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G892 WBY is a 1989 Rover 213, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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