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J35 RDP

1992 Rover 213

Red Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

61,256 mi
Last recorded61,256 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ35 RDP
MakeRover
Model213
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 61,256 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 61,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 61,254 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering rack gaiter split both (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 61,250 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 61,248 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 May 2014 61,245 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 May 2014 61,245 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 14 May 2013 61,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 61,243 miles

idle speed low and C/O level low

main beam warning light not working

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split

Fail 29 Mar 2012 61,243 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

idle speed low and C/O level low

main beam warning light not working

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split

Pass 27 Jul 2010 61,243 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 61,243 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 61,242 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Jun 2007 61,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2007 61,242 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 61,017 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 61,017 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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J35 RDP is a 1992 Rover 213 in Red with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 J35 RDP, 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 34 years old, this Rover 213 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J35 RDP is a 1992 Rover 213, first registered on 17 January 1992.

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