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B998 BGF

1984 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

82,209 mi
Last recorded82,209 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1984 Rover 350082,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB998 BGF
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 82,209 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 82,209 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 61,885 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 61,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 59,848 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 59,201 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 58,882 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 58,288 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 58,061 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 58,061 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 57,617 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 57,458 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 57,337 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 57,248 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 56,999 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 56,519 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 56,267 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 55,984 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 55,705 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 55,179 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 54,670 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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B998 BGF is a 1984 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 B998 BGF, 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 B998 BGF registered?

B998 BGF is a 1984 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 November 1984.

Is B998 BGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B998 BGF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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