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D61 NHS

1986 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

119,633 mi
Last recorded119,633 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Rover 350086,135 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD61 NHS
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 119,633 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 119,577 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 119,529 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 119,452 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 119,274 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 119,198 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 119,099 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 119,016 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 118,620 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 118,054 miles

BONNET GAS STRUTS HAVE NO PRESSURE AND DONT SUPPORT BONNET (DANGEROUS)

ENGINE DRIVEBELT SQEAULS (LOOSE)?

FUEL TANK SHIELD PARTLY INSECURE (BROKEN WELD)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

POWER STEERING FEED PIPE PUMP TO RACK KINKED

SLITGH PLAY OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Fail 3 Aug 2015 118,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

BONNET GAS STRUTS HAVE NO PRESSURE AND DONT SUPPORT BONNET (DANGEROUS)

ENGINE DRIVEBELT SQEAULS (LOOSE)?

FUEL TANK SHIELD PARTLY INSECURE (BROKEN WELD)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

POWER STEERING FEED PIPE PUMP TO RACK KINKED

SLITGH PLAY OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Pass 7 Aug 2014 116,187 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2013 115,600 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 115,396 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 114,559 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 113,911 miles

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

nearside rear handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 12 Jun 2009 111,600 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 109,553 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 108,720 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 105,629 miles

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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D61 NHS is a 1986 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 D61 NHS, 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 D61 NHS registered?

D61 NHS is a 1986 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D61 NHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D61 NHS shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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