1988 Rover 213 1.3L Petrol · F477 FDB
1988 Rover 213 (1.3L, petrol). First registered 22 Sept 1988. Recorded mileage 73,644 miles. MOT expired on 09 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 213
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,644 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F477 FDB Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/07/2024
- 73,644 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F477 FDB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Rover 213 (F477 FDB) between August 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 July 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”.
F477 FDB Mileage History
- 11/08/202273,034 mi
- 13/07/202473,644 mi+610 mi
Average of roughly 317 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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