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A589 RWL

1984 Rover 3500

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

62,217 mi
Last recorded62,217 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2007
Typical for 1984 Rover 350082,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA589 RWL
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2007 62,217 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 62,200 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2005 62,176 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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A589 RWL is a 1984 Rover 3500 in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 A589 RWL, 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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How do I check the history of A589 RWL?

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What year was A589 RWL registered?

A589 RWL is a 1984 Rover 3500, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A589 RWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A589 RWL shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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