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C513 WJU

1985 Rover 3500

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,748 mi
Last recorded105,748 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Rover 350095,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC513 WJU
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 105,748 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2025 105,375 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 104,994 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch coreoding

Offside Rear floor pan drain hole corodeing

Fail 27 Jul 2017 104,994 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear wheel arch coreoding

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively fitted new blade (8.2.2)

Offside Rear floor pan drain hole corodeing

Pass 7 Apr 2016 103,753 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

General corrosion to vehicle underbody and wheel arches

Underbody undersealed heavily

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Mar 2016 103,753 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides x3 in total (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ALL FOUR TYRES heavily cracked exposing cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner rack joints (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

General corrosion to vehicle underbody and wheel arches

Underbody undersealed heavily

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 103,707 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 103,699 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 103,545 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 102,963 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside wiper blade worn

Pass 10 Oct 2005 102,208 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 102,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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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C513 WJU is a 1985 Rover 3500 in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C513 WJU, 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 C513 WJU registered?

C513 WJU is a 1985 Rover 3500, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C513 WJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C513 WJU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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