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C652 JWL

1986 Rover 3500

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,814 mi
Last recorded111,814 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Rover 350086,135 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC652 JWL
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 111,814 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 111,814 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 106,102 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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C652 JWL is a 1986 Rover 3500 in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C652 JWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C652 JWL?

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What year was C652 JWL registered?

C652 JWL is a 1986 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 July 1986.

Is C652 JWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C652 JWL shows 3 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.

Does C652 JWL have outstanding finance?

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