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B7 VDP

1984 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,218 mi
Last recorded109,218 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 1984 Rover 350082,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 VDP
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 109,218 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 108,315 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 108,315 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 108,287 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 108,226 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 108,196 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 108,196 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 105,747 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 102,196 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 102,175 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill by trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened outer cable (3.5.1b)

Fail 25 May 2017 102,171 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded flitch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear door appiture starting to corrode

Offside mirror faded

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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B7 VDP is a 1984 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 B7 VDP, 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.

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What year was B7 VDP registered?

B7 VDP is a 1984 Rover 3500, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is B7 VDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B7 VDP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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