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C992 GME

1986 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,160 mi
Last recorded115,160 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Rover 350086,135 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC992 GME
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 115,160 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Slight play in both steering rack ends.

Fail 20 Aug 2025 115,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Slight play in both steering rack ends.

Pass 20 Aug 2024 114,695 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 113,255 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 May 2018 111,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2018 111,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2017 110,023 miles

Both rear bumper brackets corroded (still secure).

Brake fluid warning light on (level ok , no leaks).

Slight condensation in both headlights. Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Wipers slow to operate (still work).

o/s/f window inoperative. Fan belt loose.

Fail 22 May 2017 110,022 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing o/s/r seat back insecure. (5.2.1b)

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Both rear bumper brackets corroded (still secure).

Brake fluid warning light on (level ok , no leaks).

Slight condensation in both headlights. Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Wipers slow to operate (still work).

o/s/f window inoperative. Fan belt loose.

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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C992 GME is a 1986 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 C992 GME, 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.

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What year was C992 GME registered?

C992 GME is a 1986 Rover 3500, first registered on 18 June 1986.

Is C992 GME safe to buy?

The MOT history for C992 GME shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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