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A900 OWY

1984 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

100,617 mi
Last recorded100,617 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 1984 Rover 350082,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA900 OWY
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 100,617 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 100,493 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2023 98,832 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 98,269 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 97,605 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 97,582 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 96,028 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 96,027 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2014 95,446 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 94,578 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 94,371 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 93,215 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 90,799 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 90,049 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2007 88,609 miles

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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A900 OWY is a 1984 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 A900 OWY, 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 A900 OWY registered?

A900 OWY is a 1984 Rover 3500, first registered on 6 April 1984.

Is A900 OWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A900 OWY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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