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B440 RVC

1985 Rover 3500

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,150 mi
Last recorded162,150 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Rover 350095,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB440 RVC
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 162,150 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 162,145 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 162,072 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play near & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

near & offside indicators are very bright with LEDS fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2023 162,044 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

All indicators are very bright. LED bulbs may be fitted.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play near & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

LED/HID bulbs fitted to original headlamps

Pass 24 Oct 2022 161,804 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 161,730 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 161,725 miles

Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture failed during test (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2019 161,557 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 160,772 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 160,054 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 159,225 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 156,722 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 153,770 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 151,169 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 147,710 miles

both front tyres perished

corrosion noted in the f/o/s floor pan/inner arch

oil leaks noted from engine/gearbox and power steering system

r/n/s metal brake pipe rusty in places

slight play noted in most wheel bearings

slight play noted in the f/o/s lower suspension ball joint

Fail 8 Jun 2012 147,710 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres perished

corrosion noted in the f/o/s floor pan/inner arch

oil leaks noted from engine/gearbox and power steering system

r/n/s metal brake pipe rusty in places

slight play noted in most wheel bearings

slight play noted in the f/o/s lower suspension ball joint

Fail 24 May 2012 147,654 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s/f tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 13 May 2011 39,472 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

bad oil leak

signs of perishing on the offside front tyre

slight play in both the front wheels

Fail 15 Apr 2011 39,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside front tyre is perishing

offside rear outer side light goes out when brakes applied

slight play in both the front wheels

Pass 11 Feb 2010 34,892 miles

offside front inner wheel arch wholed however not near low bearing point

oil leak all around engine and under vehicle. gearbox and steering damp.

slight play in both the front wheels

Pass 2 Feb 2009 32,576 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 32,450 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine seems to have a bad oil leak which is all over the bottom of the engine, and under side of the vehicle

gearbox damp

slight play both front wheels

Pass 28 Sep 2007 29,780 miles

Oil leak

fuel pipe from tank is damp, however there is NO fuel leaking at the present moment

offside front aim on upper limit

sterring pipe's and rack are damp, NOT leaking at present moment

Fail 25 Sep 2007 29,772 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

fuel pipe from tank is damp, however there is NO fuel leaking at the present moment

offside front aim on upper limit

sterring pipe's and rack are damp, NOT leaking at present moment

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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B440 RVC is a 1985 Rover 3500 in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 B440 RVC, 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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B440 RVC is a 1985 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 April 1985.

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