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C438 DYR

1986 Rover 213

Red Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

59,609 mi
Last recorded59,609 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2007
Typical for 1986 Rover 21360,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC438 DYR
MakeRover
Model213
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2007 59,609 miles

Nearside Inner Rear 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 Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer 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)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion developing throughout vehicle

Pass 26 Sep 2006 56,367 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 56,367 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

corrosion developing under vehicle

Pass 4 Oct 2005 52,338 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 52,338 miles

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

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

Centre section of exhaust system is very heavily corroded.

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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C438 DYR is a 1986 Rover 213 in Red with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 C438 DYR, 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 C438 DYR registered?

C438 DYR is a 1986 Rover 213, first registered on 1 June 1986.

Is C438 DYR safe to buy?

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