MOT Status
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142,542 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Handbrake travel
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Handbrake travel
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Rover 3500?
Based on 14,910 MOT tests across 1,854 vehicles.
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B455 SFA is a 1985 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 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 B455 SFA, 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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How do I check the history of B455 SFA?
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What year was B455 SFA registered?
B455 SFA is a 1985 Rover 3500, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is B455 SFA safe to buy?
The MOT history for B455 SFA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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