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C450 VPY

1986 Rover 216

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,551 mi
Last recorded109,551 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2022
Typical for 1986 Rover 21657,877 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC450 VPY
MakeRover
Model216
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2022 109,551 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 108,818 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 107,400 miles

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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C450 VPY is a 1986 Rover 216 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 C450 VPY, 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 C450 VPY registered?

C450 VPY is a 1986 Rover 216, first registered on 1 February 1986.

Is C450 VPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C450 VPY shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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