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C886 OWM

1986 Rover 216I

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

13,001 mi
Last recorded13,001 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Rover 216I46,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC886 OWM
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 13,001 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 12,855 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 12,753 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 12,492 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 12,365 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 12,199 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 12,108 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 11,347 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 10,952 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 10,638 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 10,421 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 10,421 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 10,252 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 10,214 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 10,155 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 10,155 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 10,142 miles

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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C886 OWM is a 1986 Rover 216I in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C886 OWM, 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

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What year was C886 OWM registered?

C886 OWM is a 1986 Rover 216I, first registered on 1 May 1986.

Is C886 OWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C886 OWM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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