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B383 SVR

1985 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,707 mi
Last recorded148,707 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1985 Rover 350095,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB383 SVR
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 148,707 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 148,472 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 148,260 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 148,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 148,081 miles

very slight brake drag nearside rear

Pass 28 Sep 2013 147,882 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 147,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 147,474 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 146,543 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 29 Apr 2010 146,543 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Mar 2009 145,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2008 144,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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B383 SVR is a 1985 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B383 SVR, 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 B383 SVR registered?

B383 SVR is a 1985 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B383 SVR safe to buy?

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