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C123 URW

1986 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,891 mi
Last recorded85,891 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Rover 350086,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC123 URW
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 85,891 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 85,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2006 85,756 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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C123 URW is a 1986 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 86,135 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 C123 URW, 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 40 years old, this Rover 3500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C123 URW registered?

C123 URW is a 1986 Rover 3500, first registered on 4 February 1986.

Is C123 URW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C123 URW 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.

Does C123 URW have outstanding finance?

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