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B196 CMK

1985 Rover 213

Silver Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,135 mi
Last recorded74,135 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2007
Typical for 1985 Rover 21351,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB196 CMK
MakeRover
Model213
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2007 74,135 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 74,135 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 73,672 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 73,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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B196 CMK is a 1985 Rover 213 in Silver with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Rover 213 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 51,304 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 B196 CMK, 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 41 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 B196 CMK registered?

B196 CMK is a 1985 Rover 213, first registered on 18 July 1985.

Is B196 CMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B196 CMK shows 4 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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