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C383 FWT

1986 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,279 mi
Last recorded98,279 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Rover 350086,135 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC383 FWT
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 98,279 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 96,607 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 92,802 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 90,207 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 90,119 miles

brake pad warning light on.

slight movement lower colomn bush

Fail 19 Apr 2013 90,119 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pad warning light on.

slight movement lower colomn bush

Pass 15 Mar 2012 89,016 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 89,016 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 88,620 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 86,944 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 85,873 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 85,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 84,870 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 82,883 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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C383 FWT is a 1986 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 C383 FWT, 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 C383 FWT registered?

C383 FWT is a 1986 Rover 3500, first registered on 24 June 1986.

Is C383 FWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C383 FWT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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