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C228 DMH

1986 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,787 mi
Last recorded137,787 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 Rover 350086,135 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC228 DMH
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 137,787 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 137,500 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 137,304 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 137,296 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2007 135,625 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 135,623 miles

Offside Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2006 134,175 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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C228 DMH is a 1986 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C228 DMH, 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 C228 DMH registered?

C228 DMH is a 1986 Rover 3500, first registered on 11 March 1986.

Is C228 DMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C228 DMH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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