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A775 MWC

1983 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

54,151 mi
Last recorded54,151 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2015
Typical for 1983 Rover 350086,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA775 MWC
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2015 54,151 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 54,079 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 54,001 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside parking brake performance low

Fail 7 Jul 2012 53,926 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside parking brake performance slightly low

Pass 7 Jul 2012 53,926 miles

nearside parking brake performance slightly low

Pass 25 Jun 2011 53,841 miles

nearside parking brake performance low

Pass 7 Jul 2010 53,714 miles

nearside parking brake performance slightly low

rear brake imbalance

Pass 4 Jul 2009 53,620 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 11 Jul 2008 53,488 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside parking brake performance slightly low

slight front brake imbalance

slight rear brake imbalance

surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 13 Jul 2007 53,473 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight rear brake imbalance

surface corrosion to front and rear brake hose ferules

Pass 7 Jul 2006 53,406 miles

slight binding to nearside rear brake

slight rear brake imbalance

stone chip in offside headlamp lens

Pass 16 Jul 2005 53,223 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

indicator flash rate slightly slow

oil leak

slight rear brake imbalance

surface corrosion to offside front and nearside front suspension components

surface corrosion to rear axle

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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A775 MWC is a 1983 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1983 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 86,076 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 A775 MWC, 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 43 years old, this Rover 3500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A775 MWC registered?

A775 MWC is a 1983 Rover 3500, first registered on 4 August 1983.

Is A775 MWC safe to buy?

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