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D860 VUF

1986 Rover 3500

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,431 mi
Last recorded72,431 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 1986 Rover 350086,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD860 VUF
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 72,431 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 67,054 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 64,999 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 60,448 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 60,442 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 59,989 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 57,520 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 55,290 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 53,724 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyre wearing on edge

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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D860 VUF is a 1986 Rover 3500 in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 D860 VUF, 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

How do I check the history of D860 VUF?

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What year was D860 VUF registered?

D860 VUF is a 1986 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 December 1986.

Is D860 VUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D860 VUF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D860 VUF have outstanding finance?

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