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B540 HRX

1985 Rover 3500

Gold Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,842 mi
Last recorded93,842 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2010
Typical for 1985 Rover 350095,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB540 HRX
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2010 93,842 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 93,387 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S REAR H/B LOW WILL REQ ATT

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Dec 2008

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 91,036 miles

REAR SPRINGS CUT DOWN BY OWNER

Fail 5 Dec 2007

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

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 89,900 miles

NSF STEERING RACK SLIGHT PLAY

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2005 87,462 miles

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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B540 HRX is a 1985 Rover 3500 in Gold with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1985 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 95,580 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 B540 HRX, 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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What year was B540 HRX registered?

B540 HRX is a 1985 Rover 3500, first registered on 5 April 1985.

Is B540 HRX safe to buy?

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