MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,150 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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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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