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E181 KSC

1987 Rover 213

Red Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,833 mi
Last recorded78,833 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2006
Typical for 1987 Rover 21361,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE181 KSC
MakeRover
Model213
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2006 78,833 miles

as per vt32 180029226293

overall vehicle corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2006 78,833 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front and o/s/r tyre s/walls perished

front x/member corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2005 78,281 miles

both driveshaft cv joint covers getting perished

nsf tyre wall getting perished

os body sill panel heavily rusted at rear end

rear section of exhaust heavily rusted

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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E181 KSC is a 1987 Rover 213 in Red with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Rover 213 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 61,765 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 E181 KSC, 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 39 years old, this Rover 213 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E181 KSC registered?

E181 KSC is a 1987 Rover 213, first registered on 2 September 1987.

Is E181 KSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E181 KSC shows 3 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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