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D224 LAT

1986 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,708 mi
Last recorded94,708 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 1986 Rover 350086,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD224 LAT
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 94,708 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 94,025 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 93,084 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 93,059 miles

Nearside Rear service and park brake require adjustment/repair

Pass 24 Aug 2017 90,003 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 86,135 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 82,181 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 82,068 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 78,832 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 74,505 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 70,073 miles

slight leaks from - engine & diff

Pass 20 Aug 2010 67,847 miles

slight oil leaks - from diff & engine

Pass 19 Aug 2009 63,330 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 63,330 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2008 59,281 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 55,611 miles

19% imbalance on rear service brakes .

Exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated .

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2006 52,786 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 52,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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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D224 LAT is a 1986 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1986 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 86,135 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 D224 LAT, 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 40 years old, this Rover 3500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D224 LAT registered?

D224 LAT is a 1986 Rover 3500, first registered on 26 September 1986.

Is D224 LAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D224 LAT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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