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C948 XKV

1986 Rover 3500

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

109,968 mi
Last recorded109,968 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 1986 Rover 350086,135 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC948 XKV
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 109,968 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 109,968 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 109,962 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 109,932 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 109,920 miles

Oil leak

Slight blow on exhaust

Brake warning light on

Pass 25 Aug 2017 109,179 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 109,005 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 108,328 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 107,462 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 106,890 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 106,378 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 105,890 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 105,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 103,963 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 103,711 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 103,711 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 103,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 101,106 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 98,094 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 98,082 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear 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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C948 XKV is a 1986 Rover 3500 in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1986 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 86,135 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 C948 XKV, 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 40 years old, this Rover 3500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C948 XKV registered?

C948 XKV is a 1986 Rover 3500, first registered on 18 February 1986.

Is C948 XKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C948 XKV shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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