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C303 TSO

1986 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

42,533 mi
Last recorded42,533 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 1986 Rover 350086,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC303 TSO
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 42,533 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 42,524 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected nearside fine (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fuel filler pipe hose perishing

Pass 10 May 2023 42,493 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 42,488 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 42,438 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 42,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2017 42,052 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 42,052 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 41,349 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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C303 TSO is a 1986 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 C303 TSO, 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 C303 TSO registered?

C303 TSO is a 1986 Rover 3500, first registered on 6 May 1986.

Is C303 TSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C303 TSO shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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