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C63 MEV

1986 Rover 3500

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,105 mi
Last recorded105,105 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 1986 Rover 350086,135 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC63 MEV
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 105,105 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 104,968 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 104,911 miles

BATTERY INSECURE BUT NOT LIKELY TO FALL FROM TRAY

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING

Fail 15 Jul 2021 104,911 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn OFFSIDE FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR TO TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSHES EXCESSIVELY WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper missing BOTH (3.4 (a))

BATTERY INSECURE BUT NOT LIKELY TO FALL FROM TRAY

NEARSIDE FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR TO TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSHES STARTING TO WEAR/DETERIORATE

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING

Pass 26 Mar 2019 104,554 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 30 May 2018 104,537 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2017 104,447 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 103,735 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 102,957 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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C63 MEV is a 1986 Rover 3500 in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1986 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 86,135 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 C63 MEV, 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 40 years old, this Rover 3500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C63 MEV registered?

C63 MEV is a 1986 Rover 3500, first registered on 11 April 1986.

Is C63 MEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C63 MEV 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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