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A35 VTS

1985 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

171,718 mi
Last recorded171,718 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Rover 350095,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA35 VTS
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2025 171,718 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear sill to upper arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area next to suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

General Surface Corrosion on body and suspension components

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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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A35 VTS is a 1985 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1985 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 95,580 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 A35 VTS, 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 41 years old, this Rover 3500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A35 VTS registered?

A35 VTS is a 1985 Rover 3500, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is A35 VTS safe to buy?

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