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C668 PAV

1986 Rover 213

Blue Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

175,331 mi
Last recorded175,331 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 1986 Rover 21360,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC668 PAV
MakeRover
Model213
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 175,331 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

offside and nearside seals repaired but not holed

Pass 9 Dec 2015 169,708 miles

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

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

o/s and s/s rear seals repaired not holed

Pass 15 Dec 2014 164,120 miles

o/s and n/s rear outer seals repaired no holes

Fail 12 Dec 2014 164,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

o/s and n/s rear outer seals repaired no holes

Pass 1 Nov 2013 155,660 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s and n/s front chassis member has slight corrosion

Fail 31 Oct 2012 151,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 151,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 148,509 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 144,912 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 140,909 miles

advice corrosion to n/s/r body sill

Pass 15 Oct 2008 136,847 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 131,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 127,756 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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C668 PAV is a 1986 Rover 213 in Blue with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 C668 PAV, 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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C668 PAV is a 1986 Rover 213, first registered on 10 March 1986.

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