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C548 VLC

1986 Rover 213

White Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,391 mi
Last recorded85,391 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2009
Typical for 1986 Rover 21360,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC548 VLC
MakeRover
Model213
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2009 85,391 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 85,225 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 83,000 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 82,989 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 80,998 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 79,833 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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C548 VLC is a 1986 Rover 213 in White with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C548 VLC, 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 C548 VLC registered?

C548 VLC is a 1986 Rover 213, first registered on 1 March 1986.

Is C548 VLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C548 VLC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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