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ROV 820Y

1980 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,891 mi
Last recorded79,891 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1980 Rover 350051,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROV 820Y
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2026 79,891 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 79,520 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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ROV 820Y is a 1980 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 51,008 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 ROV 820Y, 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 46 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 ROV 820Y?

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What year was ROV 820Y registered?

ROV 820Y is a 1980 Rover 3500, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is ROV 820Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROV 820Y shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ROV 820Y have outstanding finance?

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