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C140 SCC

1986 Rover 213

Silver Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,233 mi
Last recorded59,233 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 1986 Rover 21360,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC140 SCC
MakeRover
Model213
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 May 2014 59,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2013 57,156 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front floors corroding

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2012 56,156 miles

o\s\outer floor corroded

Pass 6 May 2011 54,111 miles

all four jacking points corroded

n\s\r sill corroding

Pass 14 May 2010 52,376 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 50,889 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 48,564 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 42,979 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 42,979 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery slightly insecure

nearside front cv joint has a slight grease weap

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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C140 SCC is a 1986 Rover 213 in Silver with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1986 Rover 213 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 60,660 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C140 SCC, 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 40 years old, this Rover 213 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C140 SCC registered?

C140 SCC is a 1986 Rover 213, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is C140 SCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C140 SCC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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