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C270 THC

1986 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,433 mi
Last recorded33,433 miles
Recorded on16 May 2007
Typical for 1986 Rover 21657,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC270 THC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2007 33,433 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 33,433 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

N/S MIRROR CRACKED

Pass 18 May 2006 31,521 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 31,521 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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C270 THC is a 1986 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 57,877 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C270 THC, 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 40 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C270 THC registered?

C270 THC is a 1986 Rover 216, first registered on 15 May 1986.

Is C270 THC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C270 THC shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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