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A330 LUD

1984 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

62,579 mi
Last recorded62,579 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 1984 Rover 350082,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA330 LUD
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 62,579 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

brake pipes covered in wax oil hard to check for rust

Pass 17 Jul 2023 61,938 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 60,100 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 59,227 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 59,227 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 58,962 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 58,934 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 58,715 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 58,258 miles

Offside Rear tyre is low on the inner edge

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

slight play in the steering column

Pass 31 May 2016 58,072 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 57,801 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 57,801 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 57,524 miles

nearside rear brakes are binding slightly

Fail 25 Apr 2013 57,384 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 57,384 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 57,075 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 57,054 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 56,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 56,630 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 56,426 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGES

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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A330 LUD is a 1984 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1984 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 82,872 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 A330 LUD, 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 42 years old, this Rover 3500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A330 LUD is a 1984 Rover 3500, first registered on 6 January 1984.

Is A330 LUD safe to buy?

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