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B100 TBU

1985 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,172 mi
Last recorded115,172 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 1985 Rover 350095,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB100 TBU
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 115,172 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 113,506 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 113,204 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 18 May 2015 111,901 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 109,850 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 107,987 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 106,425 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 106,417 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 102,656 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 98,918 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 90,263 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 78,707 miles

Oil leak

polybushes fitted

tracking out

Fail 9 Oct 2007 78,707 miles

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

Oil leak

polybushes fitted

tracking out

Pass 2 Oct 2006 70,323 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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B100 TBU is a 1985 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1985 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 95,580 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 B100 TBU, 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 41 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 B100 TBU registered?

B100 TBU is a 1985 Rover 3500, first registered on 2 January 1985.

Is B100 TBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B100 TBU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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