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A894 GBJ

1983 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,909 mi
Last recorded53,909 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1983 Rover 350086,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA894 GBJ
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 53,909 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2015 53,896 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 53,877 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 53,826 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 53,823 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2008 53,822 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 53,167 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 53,163 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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A894 GBJ is a 1983 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 A894 GBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A894 GBJ registered?

A894 GBJ is a 1983 Rover 3500, first registered on 14 October 1983.

Is A894 GBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A894 GBJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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