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A990 REW

1984 Rover 3500

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,388 mi
Last recorded72,388 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1984 Rover 350082,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA990 REW
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 72,388 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 72,388 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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A990 REW is a 1984 Rover 3500 in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A990 REW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A990 REW?

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What year was A990 REW registered?

A990 REW is a 1984 Rover 3500, first registered on 10 February 1984.

Is A990 REW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A990 REW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A990 REW have outstanding finance?

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