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A222 JVM

1983 Rover 3500

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,291 mi
Last recorded104,291 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Rover 350086,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA222 JVM
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 104,291 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 104,121 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 103,248 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 103,048 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 102,528 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 100,572 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 98,392 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust centre rubber mounting missing

Pass 13 Mar 2015 97,298 miles

Centre exhaust rubber mounting missing

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 94,658 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 94,658 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 92,488 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 92,488 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 90,345 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 88,820 miles

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 JVM is a 1983 Rover 3500 in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JVM, 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 A222 JVM registered?

A222 JVM is a 1983 Rover 3500, first registered on 23 September 1983.

Is A222 JVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A222 JVM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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