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C716 FPP

1985 Rover 3500

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

62,719 mi
Last recorded62,719 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Rover 350095,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC716 FPP
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 62,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 61,984 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 61,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 61,527 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2018 61,525 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 61,180 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 61,178 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 61,094 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 60,448 miles

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

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 7 Jul 2012 59,661 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

gearbox oil leak

rear differential oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2011 58,523 miles

os centre sill has been welded from interior and carpets/ trim refitted

osr towing eye insecure

Fail 9 Jul 2011 58,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

os centre sill has been welded from interior and carpets/ trim refitted

osr towing eye insecure

Pass 14 Jun 2010 56,409 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to offside rear floor near back of rear tyre

Fail 14 Jul 2009 55,793 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tow hook insecure

Pass 14 Jul 2009 55,793 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tow hook insecure

Pass 27 May 2008 162,294 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 162,104 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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C716 FPP is a 1985 Rover 3500 in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 C716 FPP, 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 C716 FPP registered?

C716 FPP is a 1985 Rover 3500, first registered on 4 November 1985.

Is C716 FPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C716 FPP shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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