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C222 TMX

1986 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,845 mi
Last recorded85,845 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Rover 350086,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC222 TMX
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 85,845 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 85,723 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 85,561 miles

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

nearside rear tyre 18 years old.

offside front tyre 18 years old.

offside rear tyre 17 years old.

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.

Pass 21 Jul 2022 85,212 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 85,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 13 May 2021 85,033 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 84,996 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 84,813 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 84,735 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 84,530 miles

slight binding to nearside rear brake

Pass 5 Jul 2014 84,448 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 84,270 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 83,630 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2011 83,071 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2010 82,059 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 81,425 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 80,736 miles
Pass 20 May 2007 80,396 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 80,396 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 78,999 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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C222 TMX is a 1986 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 C222 TMX, 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 C222 TMX registered?

C222 TMX is a 1986 Rover 3500, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C222 TMX safe to buy?

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