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Rover 213 Sx (1990)

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1990 Rover 213 Sx

CarHunch has 807 1990 Rover 213 Sx vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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No MOT data available for this vehicle type

The 1990 Rover 213 Sx doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Rover vehicles below.

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Unfortunately, there is no MOT test data available for the 1990 Rover 213 SX in the DVLA light-vehicle database — the 807 vehicles in our cohort have simply not been recorded in the testable MOT population, likely because they've been off the road for some years or scrapped. Without pass rates, failure patterns, or defect information, we cannot assess its reliability against the UK average of 80%.

What we do know is that the Rover 213 SX was a modest, economical compact saloon from the early 1990s, marketed as practical family transport, and the petrol engines were generally robust for their era. If you're considering one that is still registered and roadworthy, the lack of recent MOT data means you'll need to rely on a thorough pre-purchase inspection, service history, and ideally a test of its current condition rather than fleet statistics. Look for rust (a common issue on Rovers of this age), check the condition of the cooling system, and verify that any vehicle you're interested in has a current MOT certificate.

MOT statistics not available

We have 807 1990 Rover 213 Sx vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

There are a few reasons this can happen:

  • Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
  • Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
  • MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
  • Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
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Before you buy a 1990 Rover 213 Sx

Based on MOT data from 807 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
    Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
  • 🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection ClickMechanic
  • 📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History carVertical Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,069 Rover 213 Sx vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 27.1%
290
Red 24.7%
264
Green 23.5%
251
Silver 15.9%
170
Black 8.8%
94
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