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49,559 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
slight play in offside steering rack end
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
slight play offside inner end of steering rack
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
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)
both nearside front brake hoses perishing
play steering column bulkhead bush
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
offside front lower swivel joint worn
play in steering column
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
both nearside front brake hoses perishing
slight play offside front lower swivel
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
offside front floorpan starting to corrode
slight play in nearside front track rod
bolt missing from centre section
slight play in nearside front track rod end
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
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
offside front chassis leg corroded but more than 30cm from suspension or seat mounts
offside front inner wing corroded
slight corrosion on offside front chassis
some chassis corrosion at offside, not within 30cm of suspension, brakeing systems etc. †some body and other light corrosion at various places underside
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)
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
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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