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F229 CNG

1989 Rover 213

White Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

59,693 mi
Last recorded59,693 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 1989 Rover 21365,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF229 CNG
MakeRover
Model213
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 59,693 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 May 2013 59,068 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 58,781 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 58,509 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 May 2010 57,841 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 57,456 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 57,456 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Panhard rod locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2008 56,886 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 58,532 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 56,148 miles

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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F229 CNG is a 1989 Rover 213 in White with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1989 Rover 213 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 65,681 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 F229 CNG, 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 37 years old, this Rover 213 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F229 CNG registered?

F229 CNG is a 1989 Rover 213, first registered on 19 June 1989.

Is F229 CNG safe to buy?

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