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F254 GFM

1989 Rover 213

Red Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,484 mi
Last recorded75,484 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2008
Typical for 1989 Rover 21365,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF254 GFM
MakeRover
Model213
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2008 75,484 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 74,279 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 73,084 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 73,042 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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F254 GFM is a 1989 Rover 213 in Red with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F254 GFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F254 GFM registered?

F254 GFM is a 1989 Rover 213, first registered on 4 January 1989.

Is F254 GFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F254 GFM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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