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B418 LYJ

1985 Rover 3500

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

49,559 mi
Last recorded49,559 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Rover 350095,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB418 LYJ
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 49,559 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 49,549 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 49,546 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 49,496 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 49,477 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 49,477 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 49,110 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 48,870 miles

slight play in offside steering rack end

Fail 16 May 2019 48,870 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 30 May 2018 48,850 miles

slight play offside inner end of steering rack

Fail 29 May 2018 48,850 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

slight play offside inner end of steering rack

Pass 17 May 2017 48,757 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 48,757 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 48,665 miles

both nearside front brake hoses perishing

play steering column bulkhead bush

Fail 21 Apr 2016 48,665 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both nearside front brake hoses perishing

play steering column bulkhead bush

Pass 25 Mar 2015 48,492 miles

offside front lower swivel joint worn

play in steering column

Fail 24 Mar 2015 48,492 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front lower swivel joint worn

play in steering column

Pass 24 Apr 2014 48,326 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 47,962 miles

both nearside front brake hoses perishing

slight play offside front lower swivel

Fail 15 Mar 2013 47,949 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both nearside front brake hoses perishing

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside front inner side sill and flooring corroding

slight play offside front lower swivel

Pass 16 Feb 2012 47,553 miles

offside front floorpan starting to corrode

slight play in nearside front track rod

Pass 31 Jan 2011 46,916 miles

bolt missing from centre section

slight play in nearside front track rod end

Fail 27 Jan 2011 46,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

bolt missing from centre section

slight play in nearside front track rod end

Pass 25 Jan 2010 44,967 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 44,967 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 42,002 miles

offside front chassis leg corroded but more than 30cm from suspension or seat mounts

offside front inner wing corroded

Pass 22 May 2008 41,482 miles

slight corrosion on offside front chassis

Pass 17 May 2007 40,480 miles

some chassis corrosion at offside, not within 30cm of suspension, brakeing systems etc. †some body and other light corrosion at various places underside

Fail 3 Oct 2006 40,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2006 40,175 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

corrosion under vehicle

rear axle bolt loose

release bearing noisey

Fail 5 Jun 2006 40,001 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

door shuts covered

exhaust system corroded

extensive corrosion on underside of vehicle

front brake pad warning wires are broken

offside front foglight not working

oil level low and oil leaks in engine bay

play in both front seats

slight play in both ends of steering rack

slight play in steering column

various underbody brake pipes corroded

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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B418 LYJ is a 1985 Rover 3500 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 B418 LYJ, 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.

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B418 LYJ is a 1985 Rover 3500, first registered on 5 June 1985.

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