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D293 LAG

1986 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

148,131 mi
Last recorded148,131 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Rover 350086,135 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD293 LAG
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 148,131 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 147,364 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 146,542 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 145,759 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 144,756 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 144,455 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 143,735 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 143,156 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 142,157 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 141,580 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 141,574 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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D293 LAG is a 1986 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 D293 LAG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D293 LAG registered?

D293 LAG is a 1986 Rover 3500, first registered on 18 September 1986.

Is D293 LAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D293 LAG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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