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C930 HDA

1985 Rover 3500

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,666 mi
Last recorded40,666 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Rover 350095,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC930 HDA
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 40,666 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 40,521 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 40,085 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 39,745 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2008 39,638 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 39,604 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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C930 HDA is a 1985 Rover 3500 in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C930 HDA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C930 HDA?

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What year was C930 HDA registered?

C930 HDA is a 1985 Rover 3500, first registered on 5 December 1985.

Is C930 HDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C930 HDA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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