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RYB 253

1990 Rover 3500

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,525 mi
Last recorded69,525 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYB 253
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 69,525 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 69,521 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission axle oil on brakes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Bump Stop missing

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 69,164 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 68,037 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 68,037 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 67,935 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 66,639 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 65,022 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 63,710 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 62,064 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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RYB 253 is a 1990 Rover 3500 in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RYB 253, 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 36 years old, this Rover 3500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RYB 253 registered?

RYB 253 is a 1990 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 March 1990.

Is RYB 253 safe to buy?

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