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A481 UFM

1984 Rover 3500

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,650 mi
Last recorded56,650 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 1984 Rover 350082,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA481 UFM
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 56,650 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushs at track control arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) bloth sides ()

nearside inner sill corroded at rear

offside front inner arch corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2023 55,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside inner sill corroded

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front lower wheel arch corroded behind bumper

Offside Rear floor damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2022 55,439 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 55,439 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

reverse lights not working

Fail 21 Jun 2022 55,437 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

reverse lights not working

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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A481 UFM is a 1984 Rover 3500 in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 A481 UFM, 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 A481 UFM registered?

A481 UFM is a 1984 Rover 3500, first registered on 20 January 1984.

Is A481 UFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A481 UFM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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