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A335 SOU

1984 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

82,010 mi
Last recorded82,010 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 1984 Rover 350082,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA335 SOU
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 82,010 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 81,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 81,482 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 81,459 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 80,544 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Windscreen washer bottle weeping.

Pass 30 Apr 2018 79,714 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Slight play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint.

Pass 25 Apr 2017 78,642 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 77,524 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Pass 9 Apr 2015 76,475 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 74,625 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight play in o/s/f inner track rod end

Fail 1 Apr 2014 74,625 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight play in o/s/f inner track rod end

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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A335 SOU is a 1984 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 A335 SOU, 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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What year was A335 SOU registered?

A335 SOU is a 1984 Rover 3500, first registered on 11 January 1984.

Is A335 SOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A335 SOU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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