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A427 RYB

1984 Rover 3500

Grey Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

4,702 mi
Last recorded4,702 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 1984 Rover 350082,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA427 RYB
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 4,702 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 4,687 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 4,019 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 3,112 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 2,019 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 686 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 85,458 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 2,501 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 11 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 11 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 84,962 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 83,923 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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A427 RYB is a 1984 Rover 3500 in Grey with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A427 RYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A427 RYB registered?

A427 RYB is a 1984 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 January 1984.

Is A427 RYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A427 RYB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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