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B607 LPB

1985 Rover 3500

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,698 mi
Last recorded143,698 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2006
Typical for 1985 Rover 350095,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB607 LPB
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2006 143,698 miles

both inner siils rusty

oil leack

slight inbalance rear brakes

slight play olff side front wheel bearing

vechal has been welded in past

Fail 5 Jan 2006 143,698 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

both inner sills rusty

car has been welded in passed

engine oil leack

slight play off side front wheel bearing

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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B607 LPB is a 1985 Rover 3500 in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B607 LPB, 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 B607 LPB registered?

B607 LPB is a 1985 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is B607 LPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B607 LPB shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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