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RJN 265M

1974 Rover 213

Blue Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,862 mi
Last recorded75,862 miles
Recorded on12 May 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJN 265M
MakeRover
Model213
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2009 75,862 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 75,862 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 72,407 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 72,407 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 65,845 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 65,819 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 63,175 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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RJN 265M is a 1974 Rover 213 in Blue with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RJN 265M, 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 52 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 RJN 265M registered?

RJN 265M is a 1974 Rover 213, first registered on 5 June 1974.

Is RJN 265M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJN 265M shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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