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C88 WFK

1985 Rover 3500

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,147 mi
Last recorded101,147 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Rover 350095,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC88 WFK
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 101,147 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 100,834 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

warning light on

water leak

Pass 6 Dec 2022 100,609 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 100,238 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 99,869 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

brake fluid looks contaminated but cannot be confirmed

Fail 18 Nov 2020 99,856 miles

Front Brake insecure both caliper bolts locking devices insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

brake fluid looks contaminated but cannot be confirmed

Pass 15 May 2019 99,262 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 May 2019 99,255 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2018 98,720 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 98,433 miles

Oil leak ()

steering rack slight roughtness

Fail 3 May 2017 98,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

steering rack slight roughtness

Pass 18 Aug 2015 98,140 miles

n/s rear brake grabbing slightly & rear brake imbalance close to limits

Pass 19 Aug 2014 97,803 miles

rear brake balance close to limits

Pass 12 Aug 2013 97,444 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 96,710 miles

corrosion o/s of gearbox tunnel

Pass 25 Aug 2011 96,204 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 95,918 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 95,525 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 95,194 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 94,784 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 94,141 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 94,082 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

hydrocarbons high on tickover

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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C88 WFK is a 1985 Rover 3500 in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C88 WFK, 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 C88 WFK registered?

C88 WFK is a 1985 Rover 3500, first registered on 4 December 1985.

Is C88 WFK safe to buy?

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