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A13 SSE

1983 Rover 3500

Black Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

214,518 mi
Last recorded214,518 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 1983 Rover 350086,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 SSE
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 214,518 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 214,157 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 213,924 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 213,863 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 213,235 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 212,363 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 210,968 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 210,503 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 209,743 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 209,057 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 207,998 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 207,231 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 206,499 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 204,958 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 203,779 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 203,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 202,372 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 200,505 miles

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both rear inner sills slightly rusty

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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A13 SSE is a 1983 Rover 3500 in Black with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1983 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 86,076 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 A13 SSE, 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 43 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 A13 SSE registered?

A13 SSE is a 1983 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A13 SSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 SSE shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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