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C141 NCA

1986 Rover 3500

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,821 mi
Last recorded94,821 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 1986 Rover 350086,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC141 NCA
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 94,821 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 94,612 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 94,445 miles

corrosion to n/s and o/s rear sills

idle speed slightly high

n/s headlamp aim detiorated

Fail 7 Apr 2016 94,445 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

corrosion to n/s and o/s rear sills

idle speed slightly high

n/s headlamp aim detiorated

Pass 4 May 2013 94,053 miles

corosion in bulk head but not within 30cms of any perscribed areas

exhaust fouling part of boot floor

rear exhaust mount perished

slight corossion to boot floor

slight corrosion to offside rear and nearside rear floor to seals area

Fail 4 May 2013 94,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corosion in bulk head but not within 30cms of any perscribed areas

exhaust fouling part of boot floor

rear exhaust mount perished

slight corossion to boot floor

slight corrosion to offside rear and nearside rear floor to seals area

Pass 1 Sep 2011 93,676 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 92,473 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 92,473 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2006 90,496 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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C141 NCA is a 1986 Rover 3500 in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C141 NCA, 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.

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What year was C141 NCA registered?

C141 NCA is a 1986 Rover 3500, first registered on 20 March 1986.

Is C141 NCA safe to buy?

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