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C58 EWU

1986 Rover 213

Blue Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

90,721 mi
Last recorded90,721 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 1986 Rover 21360,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC58 EWU
MakeRover
Model213
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2012 90,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 90,721 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 89,690 miles

nsr tyre inner sidewall cracked and split

os inner d/shaft boot split

Fail 1 Aug 2011 89,676 miles

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

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

nsr tyre inner sidewall cracked and split

os inner d/shaft boot split

Pass 4 Aug 2010 87,903 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 87,902 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 86,466 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 86,466 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 85,627 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 85,623 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 84,841 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 83,831 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 83,831 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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C58 EWU is a 1986 Rover 213 in Blue with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1986 Rover 213 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 60,660 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 C58 EWU, 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 40 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 C58 EWU registered?

C58 EWU is a 1986 Rover 213, first registered on 31 May 1986.

Is C58 EWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C58 EWU shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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