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A700 XOA

1984 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,587 mi
Last recorded100,587 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 1984 Rover 350082,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA700 XOA
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 100,587 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

suspension lowered

Fail 3 Dec 2020 100,586 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

suspension lowered

Pass 22 Mar 2016 107,271 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 100,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 102,586 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

light cracking osf tyre

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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A700 XOA is a 1984 Rover 3500 in Red with a 4,600cc 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 A700 XOA, 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 A700 XOA registered?

A700 XOA is a 1984 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 March 1984.

Is A700 XOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A700 XOA 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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