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C216 MMW

1986 Rover 213

Beige Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

66,877 mi
Last recorded66,877 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Rover 21360,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC216 MMW
MakeRover
Model213
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 66,877 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 65,169 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 63,167 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 61,629 miles

Nearside floor to sill and sill starting to show signs of corrosion

Offside floor to sill and sill starting to show signs of corosion

Fail 16 May 2023 61,629 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside floor to sill and sill starting to show signs of corrosion

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside floor to sill and sill starting to show signs of corosion

Pass 17 Aug 2016 60,995 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 60,419 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 59,760 miles

underside of vehicle starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2013 59,182 miles

jacking points in poor condition

Pass 25 Jul 2012 58,539 miles

nearside and offside floor pans to sills starting to corrode

Pass 26 Jul 2011 57,938 miles

underside of vehicle starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2010 57,260 miles

underside of vehicle starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2009 56,578 miles

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2008 55,859 miles

underside of vehicle starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2007 55,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2006 54,524 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 53,796 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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C216 MMW is a 1986 Rover 213 in Beige with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 C216 MMW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C216 MMW registered?

C216 MMW is a 1986 Rover 213, first registered on 20 June 1986.

Is C216 MMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C216 MMW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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