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C755 VLW

1986 Rover 216I

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,697 mi
Last recorded72,697 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2007
Typical for 1986 Rover 216I46,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC755 VLW
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2007 72,697 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 72,697 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 64,978 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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C755 VLW is a 1986 Rover 216I in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 46,794 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 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C755 VLW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 40 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C755 VLW?

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What year was C755 VLW registered?

C755 VLW is a 1986 Rover 216I, first registered on 27 March 1986.

Is C755 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C755 VLW shows 3 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.

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