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D186 TFE

1986 Rover 213

Red Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,717 mi
Last recorded78,717 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 1986 Rover 21360,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD186 TFE
MakeRover
Model213
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 78,717 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 71,460 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 68,835 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 68,835 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 68,126 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 68,126 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front 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 5 Nov 2007 65,879 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 65,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 64,507 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 64,467 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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D186 TFE is a 1986 Rover 213 in Red with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D186 TFE, 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 D186 TFE registered?

D186 TFE is a 1986 Rover 213, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D186 TFE safe to buy?

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