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F263 DUB

1989 Rover 213

Red Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

296,036 mi
Last recorded296,036 miles
Recorded on3 May 2011
Typical for 1989 Rover 21365,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF263 DUB
MakeRover
Model213
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 May 2011 296,036 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Pass 29 Apr 2010 287,660 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 287,018 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 May 2009 276,485 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 276,165 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2008 266,495 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 255,872 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 May 2006 248,682 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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F263 DUB is a 1989 Rover 213 in Red with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F263 DUB, 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 F263 DUB registered?

F263 DUB is a 1989 Rover 213, first registered on 14 March 1989.

Is F263 DUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F263 DUB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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