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B214 XUD

1985 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,022 mi
Last recorded76,022 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Rover 350095,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB214 XUD
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 76,022 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 76,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 75,078 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 74,756 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 74,040 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 74,039 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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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B214 XUD is a 1985 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 B214 XUD, 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 B214 XUD registered?

B214 XUD is a 1985 Rover 3500, first registered on 10 April 1985.

Is B214 XUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B214 XUD shows 6 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 B214 XUD have outstanding finance?

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