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C67 XRW

1986 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,883 mi
Last recorded79,883 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 1986 Rover 350086,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC67 XRW
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 79,883 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 79,830 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 79,414 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside rear door stiff too open

slight play at top of steering column

Fail 16 Nov 2017 79,414 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside rear door stiff too open

slight play at top of steering column

Pass 31 Mar 2016 79,253 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 79,154 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 78,776 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 78,328 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 78,313 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 77,827 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 77,192 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 76,707 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 76,679 miles

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2007 75,715 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 75,689 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 74,489 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 74,479 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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C67 XRW is a 1986 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 C67 XRW, 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

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What year was C67 XRW registered?

C67 XRW is a 1986 Rover 3500, first registered on 18 March 1986.

Is C67 XRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C67 XRW shows 18 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.

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