CarVerify

Free Car Check

C897 VLH

1986 Rover 213

Gold Petrol 1342cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,436 mi
Last recorded38,436 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Rover 21360,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC897 VLH
MakeRover
Model213
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass
Pass 6 Jun 2025 38,436 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 37,917 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 36,017 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 28,396 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 23,893 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 23,817 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 23,704 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 23,551 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 23,240 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 22,755 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
Full Rover 213 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C897 VLH is a 1986 Rover 213 in Gold with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C897 VLH, 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

How do I check the history of C897 VLH?

You can check the full history of C897 VLH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C897 VLH registered?

C897 VLH is a 1986 Rover 213, first registered on 13 February 1986.

Is C897 VLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C897 VLH shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C897 VLH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C897 VLH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.