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B204 HAM

1985 Rover 3500

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,483 mi
Last recorded154,483 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 1985 Rover 350095,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB204 HAM
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 154,483 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 154,455 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 154,455 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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B204 HAM is a 1985 Rover 3500 in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B204 HAM, 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

How do I check the history of B204 HAM?

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What year was B204 HAM registered?

B204 HAM is a 1985 Rover 3500, first registered on 11 January 1985.

Is B204 HAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B204 HAM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B204 HAM have outstanding finance?

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