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C126 RUT

1985 Rover 216I

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

82,745 mi
Last recorded82,745 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 1985 Rover 216I68,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC126 RUT
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 82,745 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 102,615 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 100,531 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 100,419 miles

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

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

UNDERBODY, STEERING, SUSPENSION AND OUTTER SILLS CORRODING TO EXCESS, BODY RUSTING

Pass 2 Aug 2011 98,575 miles

UNDERBODY RUSTING

Pass 11 Aug 2010 96,189 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

UNDERBODY AND SILLS RUSTING, SUSPENSION AND STEERING COMPONENTS RUSTING, SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN, SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OS HEAD LIGHT

Pass 3 Aug 2009 93,279 miles

UNDERBODY AND SILLS RUSTING, ALL FLEXI BRAKE HOSES SLIGHTLY WORN, ALL SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN

Pass 18 Aug 2008 90,824 miles

FLOOR RUSTING O/S

Pass 15 Aug 2007 87,039 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION RUSTING

Pass 16 Aug 2006 83,552 miles

UNDERNEATH RUSTING

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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C126 RUT is a 1985 Rover 216I in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1985 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 68,910 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C126 RUT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 41 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C126 RUT registered?

C126 RUT is a 1985 Rover 216I, first registered on 3 September 1985.

Is C126 RUT safe to buy?

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