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A165 CNJ

1983 Rover 3500

Gold Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,062 mi
Last recorded44,062 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1983 Rover 350086,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA165 CNJ
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2025 44,062 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 43,411 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 41,802 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 40,588 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 38,319 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 37,662 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 30,183 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 25,078 miles

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

near side inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2007 24,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 24,807 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTS SPLIT

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

Pass 1 Oct 2005 24,807 miles

NEARSIDE HAND BRAKE EFFORT OK BUT ADJUSTMENT WOULD IMPROVE

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)

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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A165 CNJ is a 1983 Rover 3500 in Gold with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A165 CNJ, 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 A165 CNJ registered?

A165 CNJ is a 1983 Rover 3500, first registered on 21 November 1983.

Is A165 CNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A165 CNJ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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