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GPP 427Y

1983 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,841 mi
Last recorded106,841 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 1983 Rover 350086,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPP 427Y
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 106,841 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 106,841 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 106,417 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 105,500 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARB BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 105,500 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARB BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 105,280 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Front propshaft bolt missing

Movement in offside front anti roll bar bush

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside front wheel close to body with steering on full lock

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front brake disc worn

tyres getting old

Pass 22 Jul 2016 104,838 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 105,098 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 104,778 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 104,261 miles

slight drag on off side front wheel when spun by hand

Pass 25 Sep 2012 103,810 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 103,793 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 103,766 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 103,748 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 103,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 102,038 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 10,992 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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GPP 427Y is a 1983 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1983 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 86,076 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 GPP 427Y, 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 43 years old, this Rover 3500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GPP 427Y registered?

GPP 427Y is a 1983 Rover 3500, first registered on 15 April 1983.

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