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D583 NKW

1986 Rover 3500

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

60,954 mi
Last recorded60,954 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Rover 350086,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD583 NKW
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 60,954 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 60,588 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 60,282 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 59,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TCA (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 May 2019 58,359 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 57,413 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 57,413 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2017 57,027 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 56,838 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 55,791 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 55,448 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 54,516 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 53,552 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 53,085 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 51,498 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 50,067 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r door will not open from outside

Pass 10 Sep 2007 49,924 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 48,103 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 48,091 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Offside Front 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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D583 NKW is a 1986 Rover 3500 in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 D583 NKW, 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 D583 NKW registered?

D583 NKW is a 1986 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 September 1986.

Is D583 NKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D583 NKW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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