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C211 SBY

1985 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,546 mi
Last recorded77,546 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Rover 350095,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC211 SBY
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 77,546 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear outer and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in underseal and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 76,215 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and sills covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 75,670 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

underside covered in underseal

Pass 16 Apr 2022 74,628 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 72,432 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 72,200 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 72,190 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged wires broken (1.1.15 (a))

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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C211 SBY is a 1985 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C211 SBY, 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 C211 SBY registered?

C211 SBY is a 1985 Rover 3500, first registered on 30 September 1985.

Is C211 SBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C211 SBY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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