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C600 FHS

1985 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,676 mi
Last recorded86,676 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 1985 Rover 350095,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC600 FHS
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 86,676 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 86,491 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 86,491 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leg top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 86,410 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 86,366 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 85,880 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 85,341 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 85,298 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2013 85,298 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b) DANGEROUS

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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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C600 FHS is a 1985 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C600 FHS, 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 C600 FHS registered?

C600 FHS is a 1985 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C600 FHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C600 FHS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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