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P752 KOP

1997 Rover 213

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,267 mi
Last recorded91,267 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP752 KOP
MakeRover
Model213
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2014 91,267 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on underside of vehicle

slight play in steering

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 25 Jun 2013 87,464 miles

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

slight play in o/s track rod arm

water leak at radiator + outer sills corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2013 87,462 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

slight play in o/s track rod arm

water leak at radiator + outer sills corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2012 84,159 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 84,159 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 76,613 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant leak from engine

exhaust system corroded

nearside and offside front and rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded

nearside and offside rear subframe mount areas / inner sills / fuel tank and straps - Corroding

nearside and offside sills corroded

nearside front and rear wheel arches corroded

nearside rear and front to rear brake pipes corroded

radiator cores missing

Fail 8 Aug 2011 76,613 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant leak from engine

exhaust system corroded

nearside and offside front and rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded

nearside and offside rear subframe mount areas / inner sills / fuel tank and straps - Corroding

nearside and offside sills corroded

nearside front and rear wheel arches corroded

nearside front track-rod end ball-joint play - STRONG ADVICE

nearside rear and front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside front brake binding slightly

readiator cores missing

Pass 29 Jul 2010 68,375 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front numberplate cracked

front to rear brake pipes corroding

fuel tank straps corroding

long travel on handbrake

nearside and offside rear brake pipes from hose corroded

nearside and offside rear subframe mount areas corroding

nearside and offside sills corroded

rear wiper perished

wipers smeary

Pass 12 Aug 2009 59,592 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 57,290 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 54,782 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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P752 KOP is a 1997 Rover 213 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P752 KOP, 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 29 years old, this Rover 213 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P752 KOP is a 1997 Rover 213, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P752 KOP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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