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B708 XHJ

1984 Rover 3500

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,733 mi
Last recorded146,733 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1984 Rover 350082,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB708 XHJ
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 146,733 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 146,733 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 144,400 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 143,975 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 142,363 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 142,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 139,301 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 138,176 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 136,870 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 135,446 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 135,444 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 133,575 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 131,467 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 130,069 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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B708 XHJ is a 1984 Rover 3500 in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 B708 XHJ, 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

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What year was B708 XHJ registered?

B708 XHJ is a 1984 Rover 3500, first registered on 18 September 1984.

Is B708 XHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B708 XHJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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