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C129 SOY

1985 Rover 213

Blue Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,979 mi
Last recorded59,979 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2006
Typical for 1985 Rover 21351,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC129 SOY
MakeRover
Model213
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2006 59,979 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

near side front tyre minimal sidewall damidge genral surface rust to under side off car no holes

Pass 23 Aug 2005 57,126 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 57,126 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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C129 SOY is a 1985 Rover 213 in Blue with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C129 SOY, 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 C129 SOY registered?

C129 SOY is a 1985 Rover 213, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C129 SOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C129 SOY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C129 SOY have outstanding finance?

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