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C589 HOJ

1985 Rover 213

Blue Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,139 mi
Last recorded30,139 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 Rover 21351,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC589 HOJ
MakeRover
Model213
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 30,139 miles

Offside mirror damaged

suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2024 30,133 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill ending (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sill thin/corroded

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill thin/corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside mirror damaged

both front footwells corroded/thin

both rear floors by jacking points corroded/thin

both rear inner sills corroded/thin

suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2023 29,711 miles

Offside Rear outer sill corroded but not holed

Pass 22 Sep 2022 29,622 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 28,539 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 27,661 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 27,657 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 27,510 miles

Coolant leak

interior mirror off

Fail 6 Apr 2010 27,510 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Coolant leak

interior mirror off

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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C589 HOJ is a 1985 Rover 213 in Blue with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Rover 213 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 51,304 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 C589 HOJ, 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 41 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 C589 HOJ?

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What year was C589 HOJ registered?

C589 HOJ is a 1985 Rover 213, first registered on 25 October 1985.

Is C589 HOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C589 HOJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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