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B73 BMJ

1985 Rover 3500

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,950 mi
Last recorded50,950 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 1985 Rover 350095,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB73 BMJ
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 50,950 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 50,814 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 50,662 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 50,562 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe insecure at tank (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking at tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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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B73 BMJ is a 1985 Rover 3500 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B73 BMJ, 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 B73 BMJ registered?

B73 BMJ is a 1985 Rover 3500, first registered on 28 June 1985.

Is B73 BMJ safe to buy?

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