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A222 AYJ

1983 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

108,607 mi
Last recorded108,607 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1983 Rover 350086,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA222 AYJ
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 108,607 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 108,467 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 108,333 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 108,228 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 108,042 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 107,942 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 107,825 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 107,712 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 107,503 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 107,387 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 107,159 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 106,961 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 106,758 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 106,551 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 105,770 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 104,999 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 104,836 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 104,321 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 104,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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A222 AYJ is a 1983 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 A222 AYJ, 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

How do I check the history of A222 AYJ?

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What year was A222 AYJ registered?

A222 AYJ is a 1983 Rover 3500, first registered on 5 August 1983.

Is A222 AYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A222 AYJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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