MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,018 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
All Rear Seats Missing
Front Bumper Missing
Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Bumper insecure ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Slight corrosion to inner wheel arch
Offside Front Slight corrosion to wheel arch
Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear seat belts removed at time of test
Slight damage to front number plate
Slight play in propshaft
Nearside Front Braking system leaking Caliper (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Slight corrosion to inner wheel arch
Offside Front Slight corrosion to wheel arch
Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear seat belts removed at time of test
Slight damage to front number plate
Offside Front inner arch corroded
Rear Rear Seats not fiited
Rear Rear seat belts not fitted
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front inner arch corroded
Rear Rear Seats not fiited
Rear Rear seat belts not fitted
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Rover 3500?
Based on 14,910 MOT tests across 1,854 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C686 DDE is a 1985 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 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 C686 DDE, 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 C686 DDE registered?
C686 DDE is a 1985 Rover 3500, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is C686 DDE safe to buy?
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