MOT Status
Mileage
171,718 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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?
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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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