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A9 RTS

1986 Rover 3500

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

104,018 mi
Last recorded104,018 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Rover 350086,135 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 RTS
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 104,018 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 103,578 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 103,145 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 102,842 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 102,360 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 102,283 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 102,107 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 101,707 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 101,428 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 101,417 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 101,042 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 100,486 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 100,486 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 99,692 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 99,057 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 98,427 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 97,905 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 97,223 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 96,044 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 95,161 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 94,045 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 93,033 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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A9 RTS is a 1986 Rover 3500 in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1986 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 86,135 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 A9 RTS, 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 40 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 A9 RTS?

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What year was A9 RTS registered?

A9 RTS is a 1986 Rover 3500, first registered on 12 August 1986.

Is A9 RTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 RTS shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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