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C606 ERL

1985 Rover 213

Red Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,892 mi
Last recorded38,892 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2009
Typical for 1985 Rover 21351,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC606 ERL
MakeRover
Model213
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2009 38,892 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear tyres perishing

n/s driveshaft gaitor slight leak

Fail 18 Nov 2009 38,892 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear tyres perishing

n/s driveshaft gaitor slight leak

Pass 19 Aug 2008 38,687 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 38,687 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 38,330 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 38,330 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

slight corrosion &accident damage o/side rear

Pass 11 Jan 2006 37,716 miles

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

rear tyres perished slightly

Fail 9 Jan 2006 37,716 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

REAR TYRE TREADS CRACKING

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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C606 ERL is a 1985 Rover 213 in Red with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C606 ERL, 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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What year was C606 ERL registered?

C606 ERL is a 1985 Rover 213, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C606 ERL safe to buy?

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