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HRS 444F

1988 Rover 213

Silver Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,228 mi
Last recorded49,228 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Rover 21361,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRS 444F
MakeRover
Model213
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 49,228 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 48,911 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 46,997 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 45,785 miles

vehicle undersealed making inspection of pipes etc difficult

Pass 9 Jun 2017 43,875 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 43,198 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 43,198 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 43,196 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 43,196 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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HRS 444F is a 1988 Rover 213 in Silver with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1988 Rover 213 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 61,816 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 HRS 444F, 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 38 years old, this Rover 213 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HRS 444F?

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What year was HRS 444F registered?

HRS 444F is a 1988 Rover 213, first registered on 31 May 1988.

Is HRS 444F safe to buy?

The MOT history for HRS 444F shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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