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OOB 400X

1982 Rover 3500

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

118,884 mi
Last recorded118,884 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 1982 Rover 350077,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOB 400X
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 118,884 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

rear foot and park brake effort becoming low

Pass 9 Jun 2021 118,465 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2021 118,465 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 118,035 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 117,523 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 116,902 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 116,314 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 115,926 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jun 2015 115,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 114,195 miles

Oil leak

near-side rear brake starting to bind

Pass 6 Jun 2013 113,134 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 111,938 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2011 110,955 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 109,597 miles

off-side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2009 108,047 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 106,443 miles

exhaust becoming corroded

near-side front & both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Jun 2007 104,610 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 103,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2005 101,729 miles

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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OOB 400X is a 1982 Rover 3500 in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 OOB 400X, 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

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What year was OOB 400X registered?

OOB 400X is a 1982 Rover 3500, first registered on 21 June 1982.

Is OOB 400X safe to buy?

The MOT history for OOB 400X shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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