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C243 PGY

1985 Rover 216

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,370 mi
Last recorded51,370 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2009
Typical for 1985 Rover 21641,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC243 PGY
MakeRover
Model216
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2009 51,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 41,867 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2007 27,260 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 27,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 15,917 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

ENGINE LEAKING OIL

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR INSECURE

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED

REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM DETERIORATING

Fail 29 Dec 2006 15,917 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BATTERY INSECURE

ENGINE LEAKING OIL

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR INSECURE

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED

REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM DETERIORATING

How Reliable is the Rover 216?

Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
3,841
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
71,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,447
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,363
constant velocity joint gaiter split 17,127
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 15,921
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,300
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C243 PGY is a 1985 Rover 216 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 41,897 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Rover 216 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27,447 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C243 PGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 41 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C243 PGY registered?

C243 PGY is a 1985 Rover 216, first registered on 2 August 1985.

Is C243 PGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C243 PGY shows 6 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 C243 PGY have outstanding finance?

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