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C534 MGN

1985 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

61,537 mi
Last recorded61,537 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 1985 Rover 350095,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC534 MGN
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 61,537 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 61,537 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 60,150 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 60,148 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 126,572 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 126,572 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

SLIGHT WEAR AT STEERING RACK.

BATTERY INSECURE.

L/H/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.

OIL WARNING LIGHT ON AT DASH.

SLIGHT LEAK AT L/H EXHAUST MANIFOLD.

SLIGHT PLAY AT STEERING WHEEL.

SLIGHTLY POORER IMAGE AT R/H HEADLIGHT.

SMALL HOLE AT R/H REAR OF OUTER SILL.

SOME EXHAUST CLAMPS SLIGHTLY LOOSE.

VARIOUS OIL LEAKS.

WIRES LOOSE BESIDE AUTO-BOX(CLOSE TO EXHAUST).

Pass 18 Dec 2006 125,413 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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C534 MGN is a 1985 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C534 MGN, 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.

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What year was C534 MGN registered?

C534 MGN is a 1985 Rover 3500, first registered on 27 September 1985.

Is C534 MGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C534 MGN 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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