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B999 JEJ

1985 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,947 mi
Last recorded133,947 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1985 Rover 350095,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB999 JEJ
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 8 May 2017 133,947 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 11 Apr 2015 133,893 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 133,048 miles

slight wear in lower steering column bush

Pass 9 Mar 2013 132,684 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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B999 JEJ is a 1985 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B999 JEJ, 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 B999 JEJ registered?

B999 JEJ is a 1985 Rover 3500, first registered on 29 May 1985.

Is B999 JEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B999 JEJ shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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