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B705 WPU

1984 Rover 3500

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,817 mi
Last recorded98,817 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 1984 Rover 350082,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB705 WPU
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 98,817 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 98,660 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 97,706 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 97,092 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 95,856 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 95,819 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 95,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 95,232 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 94,462 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 92,243 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 90,414 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 90,404 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 89,176 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 88,268 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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B705 WPU is a 1984 Rover 3500 in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1984 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 82,872 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 B705 WPU, 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 42 years old, this Rover 3500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B705 WPU?

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What year was B705 WPU registered?

B705 WPU is a 1984 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B705 WPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B705 WPU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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