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C186 RDL

1985 Rover 213

White Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

681,816 mi
Last recorded681,816 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2008
Typical for 1985 Rover 21351,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC186 RDL
MakeRover
Model213
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2008 681,816 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 681,816 miles

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

Corrision on all four jacking points.

Corrision on rear coil spring.

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 63,321 miles

All four jacking points badly CORRODED.

Near side front WING badly corroded at the bottom.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 59,420 miles

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

Coolant leak

Pass 28 Sep 2005 57,067 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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C186 RDL is a 1985 Rover 213 in White with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C186 RDL, 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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C186 RDL is a 1985 Rover 213, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C186 RDL safe to buy?

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