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A918 MVX

1983 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,020 mi
Last recorded34,020 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 1983 Rover 350086,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA918 MVX
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 34,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 33,333 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 33,291 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 32,871 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 32,128 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 32,117 miles

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

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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A918 MVX is a 1983 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A918 MVX, 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

How do I check the history of A918 MVX?

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What year was A918 MVX registered?

A918 MVX is a 1983 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A918 MVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A918 MVX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A918 MVX have outstanding finance?

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