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F240 SJF

1989 Rover 213

Grey Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,800 mi
Last recorded51,800 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 1989 Rover 21365,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF240 SJF
MakeRover
Model213
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2009 51,800 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 51,763 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 48,518 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 48,518 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 43,348 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 43,091 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

keep check on front tyres,suspect they are going out of shape

Pass 18 Mar 2006 38,166 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 38,019 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.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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F240 SJF is a 1989 Rover 213 in Grey with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 F240 SJF, 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 F240 SJF registered?

F240 SJF is a 1989 Rover 213, first registered on 21 April 1989.

Is F240 SJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F240 SJF shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F240 SJF have outstanding finance?

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