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MDN 55T

1982 Rover 3500

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,963 mi
Last recorded89,963 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 1982 Rover 350077,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDN 55T
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 89,963 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

fuel tank dry stains(not leaking)

Fail 16 Aug 2022 89,962 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 89,865 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened o/s/r n/s/r coils low in ride height. (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

staining on fuel tank no obvious leaks.....

Pass 2 Mar 2020 89,757 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 89,742 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2018 89,483 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner wall very slight perished.

all flex brake hoses rusted not excessive.

fuel tank stained no obvious leak old staining.

hand brake slight travel not excessive.

Pass 26 Aug 2017 89,207 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all flexy (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre inner wall slight perished

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel tank stained no obvious leaks

Pass 26 Aug 2016 88,379 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 87,717 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 87,681 miles

long travel on park brake lever

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Apr 2007 87,550 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 87,550 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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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MDN 55T is a 1982 Rover 3500 in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MDN 55T, 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.

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What year was MDN 55T registered?

MDN 55T is a 1982 Rover 3500, first registered on 4 June 1982.

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