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C260 OPL

1985 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,039 mi
Last recorded93,039 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Rover 350095,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC260 OPL
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2025 93,039 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 92,870 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 92,561 miles

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 91,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 90,629 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 88,212 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 87,893 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 87,667 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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C260 OPL is a 1985 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C260 OPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C260 OPL?

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What year was C260 OPL registered?

C260 OPL is a 1985 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C260 OPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C260 OPL shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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