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A379 VUK

1983 Rover 3500

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,747 mi
Last recorded5,747 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 1983 Rover 350086,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA379 VUK
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 5,747 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 5,747 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 5,747 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 5,747 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 5,747 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 5,747 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

steering uj slight play

Pass 1 Sep 2006 5,747 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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A379 VUK is a 1983 Rover 3500 in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 A379 VUK, 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 A379 VUK registered?

A379 VUK is a 1983 Rover 3500, first registered on 21 October 1983.

Is A379 VUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A379 VUK shows 7 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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