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C272 BYJ

1986 Rover 213

Silver Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

39,801 mi
Last recorded39,801 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 1986 Rover 21360,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC272 BYJ
MakeRover
Model213
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 39,801 miles

n/s/f indicator lens damaged

Fail 27 May 2011 39,755 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f indicator lens damaged

o/s/f floor covered with glass repair

Pass 28 May 2010 39,162 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside front indicator lens cracked

Pass 12 Jun 2009 38,018 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 37,996 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)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 36,719 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 36,719 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 35,597 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 34,589 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 34,545 miles

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2005 33,272 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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C272 BYJ is a 1986 Rover 213 in Silver with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C272 BYJ, 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 C272 BYJ registered?

C272 BYJ is a 1986 Rover 213, first registered on 9 April 1986.

Is C272 BYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C272 BYJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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