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DPU 273X

1982 Rover 3500

Green Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3 mi
Last recorded3 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 1982 Rover 350077,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPU 273X
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 3 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 1 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside rear of sill area within a prescribed area is modified but not significantly reducing integral strength.

all four road springs have been modified but are secure when vehicle is on four wheels

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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DPU 273X is a 1982 Rover 3500 in Green with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 77,191 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DPU 273X, 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 44 years old, this Rover 3500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DPU 273X?

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What year was DPU 273X registered?

DPU 273X is a 1982 Rover 3500, first registered on 16 June 1982.

Is DPU 273X safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPU 273X shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DPU 273X have outstanding finance?

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