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170 RHW

1985 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,999 mi
Last recorded83,999 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 1985 Rover 350095,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration170 RHW
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2010 83,999 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 83,998 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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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170 RHW is a 1985 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 95,580 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 170 RHW, 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 41 years old, this Rover 3500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 170 RHW registered?

170 RHW is a 1985 Rover 3500, first registered on 29 May 1985.

Is 170 RHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 170 RHW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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