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C562 JFR

1985 Rover 3500

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,653 mi
Last recorded82,653 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 1985 Rover 350095,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC562 JFR
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011 82,653 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 82,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 77,087 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all tyres showing deterioration

o/s steering rack tie bar end showing play

Pass 4 Apr 2009 75,209 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 73,701 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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C562 JFR is a 1985 Rover 3500 in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C562 JFR, 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

How do I check the history of C562 JFR?

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What year was C562 JFR registered?

C562 JFR is a 1985 Rover 3500, first registered on 6 December 1985.

Is C562 JFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C562 JFR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C562 JFR have outstanding finance?

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