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C104 SDL

1985 Rover 213

Silver Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,982 mi
Last recorded41,982 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2010
Typical for 1985 Rover 21351,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC104 SDL
MakeRover
Model213
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2010 41,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 37,680 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear wheel arches taped up

Fail 3 Nov 2008 37,680 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 35,735 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside and offside rear wheel arches have serious corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2006 33,253 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside and nearside rear wheel arches advance corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2005 30,817 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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C104 SDL is a 1985 Rover 213 in Silver with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 C104 SDL, 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.

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What year was C104 SDL registered?

C104 SDL is a 1985 Rover 213, first registered on 8 November 1985.

Is C104 SDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C104 SDL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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