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C190 CWW

1986 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

14,254 mi
Last recorded14,254 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 1986 Rover 350086,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC190 CWW
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2024 14,254 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

boot floor corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2023 14,100 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 14,100 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 13,499 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear boot floor corroded and weak

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 12,916 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 12,283 miles

inner sills corroded and weak

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 21 Feb 2020 12,279 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

inner sills corroded and weak

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 30 Oct 2018 11,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

boot floor corroded and weak

inner sills corroded and weak

Fail 10 Oct 2018 11,906 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

inner sills corroded and weak

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

boot floor corroded and weak

Pass 25 Sep 2017 10,840 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 10,840 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 9,874 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 9,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Nearside slight play in steering rack

oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2015 9,052 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column flexible coupling cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Nearside slight play in steering rack

oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2014 8,019 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 30 Aug 2013 7,605 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 7,605 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 7,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes have bin greased

slight corrosion on o/s front caliper brake pipes

Fail 21 Aug 2012 7,211 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes have bin greased

slight corrosion on o/s front caliper brake pipes

Pass 3 Aug 2011 4,386 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake pipes have bin greased

coil springs corroded

front discs pitted

fuel lines corroded

o/s front brake pipes slight corrosion

slight play in steering rack

vehicle has bin under sealed wax oiled

Pass 10 Aug 2010 3,402 miles

all brake pipes have bin greased

both rear coil springs

both rear shock absorbers bottom bushes starting to split

front coil springs corroded

o/s rear inner sill under car corroded and weak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 6 Aug 2010 3,402 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake pipes have bin greased

both rear coil springs

both rear shock absorbers bottom bushes starting to split

front coil springs corroded

o/s rear inner sill under car corroded and weak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Aug 2009 2,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

rear suspension rubbers slightly deteriated

Fail 29 Jul 2009 2,927 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

fuel filler neck corroded

rear suspension rubbers slightly deteriated

Pass 18 Jul 2008 776 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 776 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 130 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight corrosion on all brake hose ferules

Pass 14 Apr 2006 51,775 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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C190 CWW is a 1986 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 C190 CWW, 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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C190 CWW is a 1986 Rover 3500, first registered on 4 February 1986.

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