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C271 DBX

1986 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,592 mi
Last recorded73,592 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 1986 Rover 350086,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC271 DBX
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 73,592 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 73,592 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 57,800 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 57,640 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 57,640 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 May 2006 55,304 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 55,304 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion on floor,chassis,inner sills,suspension,shocks,springs,fuel tank,hubs,sub-frames,wheel arches.

larger tyres fitted to rear

nearside rear floor holed and corroded

nearside rear seat belt missing

rear tyres perished

rear wheel arches holed and corroded

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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C271 DBX is a 1986 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C271 DBX, 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 C271 DBX registered?

C271 DBX is a 1986 Rover 3500, first registered on 21 May 1986.

Is C271 DBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C271 DBX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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