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F261 REH

1989 Rover 213

Blue Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,258 mi
Last recorded64,258 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2008
Typical for 1989 Rover 21365,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF261 REH
MakeRover
Model213
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2008 64,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all jacking points showing signs of corrosion

n/s/f mirror inscure

o/s/r + o/s/f tyres edged + getting low

Pass 23 May 2007 60,316 miles

all tyres starting to perish

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

front tyres starting to edge off

rear exhaust box showing signs of corrosion

signs of body corrosion all over + underneath

Pass 23 May 2006 56,726 miles

body showing signs of corrosion

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

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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F261 REH is a 1989 Rover 213 in Blue with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F261 REH, 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 F261 REH registered?

F261 REH is a 1989 Rover 213, first registered on 7 April 1989.

Is F261 REH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F261 REH 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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