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B196 VYK

1985 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,325 mi
Last recorded108,325 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2014
Typical for 1985 Rover 350095,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB196 VYK
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 19 Jul 2014 108,325 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 103,575 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 99,224 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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B196 VYK is a 1985 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B196 VYK, 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 B196 VYK registered?

B196 VYK is a 1985 Rover 3500, first registered on 8 February 1985.

Is B196 VYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B196 VYK shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B196 VYK have outstanding finance?

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