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B562 RPY

1985 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,074 mi
Last recorded100,074 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2008
Typical for 1985 Rover 350095,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB562 RPY
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 18 Dec 2008 100,074 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 97,652 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 95,763 miles

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

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

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

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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B562 RPY is a 1985 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B562 RPY, 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 B562 RPY registered?

B562 RPY is a 1985 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 June 1985.

Is B562 RPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B562 RPY shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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