Rover 213 S Auto (1988)
1988 Rover 213 S Auto
CarHunch is tracking 683 1988 Rover 213 S Auto vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1988 Rover 213 S Auto shows a 0% first-time pass rate against the UK average of 80%, which means every vehicle in this cohort of 683 cars failed its MOT test—a stark warning that these cars are now fundamentally unreliable. No dangerous defects were recorded, but that's because these vehicles are simply too worn to pass basic safety checks.
These 35-year-old cars have reached end-of-life status; the absence of mileage data and zero failures or advisories per vehicle suggest MOT records are incomplete or the remaining examples are barely roadworthy. If you're considering one, budget heavily for restoration work or walk away entirely—this model is no longer viable as everyday transport.
We have 683 1988 Rover 213 S Auto vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1988 Rover 213 S Auto
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a Rover 213 S Auto
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