MOT Status
ValidMileage
75,123 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Handbrake binding slightly
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Handbrake binding slightly
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front washer jets weak only just reach swept area of screen
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rubber dust covers on suspension joints are deteriorated/perished
Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rubber dust covers deteriorated on suspension and steering joints
Windscreen washers poor
Front screen washers weak, just reach swept area
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rubber dust covers on suspension joints slightly deteriorated
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking above manifold (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
lower steering column bush excessivley worn
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
offside front shock absorber dust gaiter split
offside rear shock absorber dust gaiter adrift
offside rear shock absorber dust gaiter split
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
offside rear shock absorber dust gaiter adrift
all tyres becoming low on tread and perished 195/70/14
near side of steering rack worn
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
all tyres becoming low on tread and perished 195/70/14
near side of steering rack worn
minor exhaust leak from rear silencer
near side steering rack end bush worn
off side rear shock absorber dust gaitor adrift
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS
minor exhaust leak from rear exhaust silencer
near side steering rack end bush worn
off side side rear shock absorber dust gaitor adrift
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
How Reliable is the Rover 3500?
Based on 14,910 MOT tests across 1,854 vehicles.
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B998 RLB is a 1985 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 B998 RLB, 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 B998 RLB registered?
B998 RLB is a 1985 Rover 3500, first registered on 28 June 1985.
Is B998 RLB safe to buy?
The MOT history for B998 RLB shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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