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B957 KMO

1985 Rover 3500

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,356 mi
Last recorded96,356 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 1985 Rover 350095,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB957 KMO
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2023 96,356 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 6 Nov 2020 95,580 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 94,796 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 93,916 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 93,912 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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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B957 KMO is a 1985 Rover 3500 in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B957 KMO, 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 B957 KMO registered?

B957 KMO is a 1985 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 May 1985.

Is B957 KMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B957 KMO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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