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C808 LJR

1985 Rover 3500

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,682 mi
Last recorded98,682 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 1985 Rover 350095,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC808 LJR
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 98,682 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured wiring under bonnet in engine bay untidy and requires attention (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes weakened by oil contamination (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front washers operated by secondary switch

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front recent welding repairs to floor done from inside

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear door wont open from inside

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

both rear coil spring support platforms corroded not holed

exhaust mounting insecure

hand brake very little reserve travel and performance only just met required effort

metal fuel pipes along the floor corroded slightly

various parts of interior require attention

various previous welding repairs undersealed making inspection difficult

wiper control switch insecure but still works

Fail 30 Jun 2023 98,682 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured wiring under bonnet in engine bay untidy and requires attention (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes weakened by oil contamination (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front washers operated by secondary switch

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front recent welding repairs to floor done from inside

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear door wont open from inside

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

both rear coil spring support platforms corroded not holed

exhaust mounting insecure

hand brake very little reserve travel and performance only just met required effort

metal fuel pipes along the floor corroded slightly

various parts of interior require attention

various previous welding repairs undersealed making inspection difficult

wiper control switch insecure but still works

Pass 26 Mar 2022 98,064 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area outwith prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside door mirror cover missing

hand brake performance could be improved

rear wiper assembly missing

various parts of the interior requires attention

Fail 26 Mar 2022 98,064 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area outwith prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside door mirror cover missing

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

hand brake performance could be improved

rear wiper assembly missing

various parts of the interior requires attention

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 98,047 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 98,047 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 May 2016 97,825 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 97,825 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Direction indicators not working front and rear (1.4.A.2c)

Rear position lamp(s) not working all (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 97,800 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 97,799 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 97,796 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2008 97,585 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 97,585 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 96,902 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 95,714 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 95,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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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C808 LJR is a 1985 Rover 3500 in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C808 LJR, 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 C808 LJR registered?

C808 LJR is a 1985 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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