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C401 ULC

1985 Rover 3500

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,455 mi
Last recorded60,455 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2006
Typical for 1985 Rover 350095,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC401 ULC
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 28 Sep 2006 60,455 miles

Battery insecure

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres starting to get low inner edges

slight bind o/s/r hand brake

Pass 3 Oct 2005 53,943 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front floor some corrosion in non prescribed area.

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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C401 ULC is a 1985 Rover 3500 in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 C401 ULC, 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

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What year was C401 ULC registered?

C401 ULC is a 1985 Rover 3500, first registered on 17 October 1985.

Is C401 ULC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C401 ULC shows 2 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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