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B206 NJF

1985 Rover 3500

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,752 mi
Last recorded56,752 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Rover 350095,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB206 NJF
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 56,752 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 56,324 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 56,323 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 55,627 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 55,627 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 53,713 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 3500?

Based on 14,910 MOT tests across 1,854 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
441
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,854
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 651
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 460
parking brake recording little or no effort 429
brake recording little or no effort 331
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B206 NJF is a 1985 Rover 3500 in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 95,580 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 3500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 693 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B206 NJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3500 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 41 years old, this Rover 3500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B206 NJF registered?

B206 NJF is a 1985 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 February 1985.

Is B206 NJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B206 NJF shows 6 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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