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A694 KFC

1984 Rover 3500

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2012
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

114,285 mi
Last recorded114,285 miles
Recorded on15 May 2011
Typical for 1984 Rover 350082,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA694 KFC
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 May 2011 114,285 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 May 2011 114,285 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 112,298 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 112,298 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 109,333 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 109,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 109,300 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 109,298 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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A694 KFC is a 1984 Rover 3500 in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 A694 KFC, 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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A694 KFC is a 1984 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 February 1984.

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