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C779 TPJ

1986 Rover 213

Beige Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,477 mi
Last recorded72,477 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2007
Typical for 1986 Rover 21360,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC779 TPJ
MakeRover
Model213
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2007 72,477 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N/S front tyre has cut in tread not deep enough to reach casing.

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 70,560 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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C779 TPJ is a 1986 Rover 213 in Beige with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C779 TPJ, 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 C779 TPJ registered?

C779 TPJ is a 1986 Rover 213, first registered on 17 April 1986.

Is C779 TPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C779 TPJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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