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SSF 31Y

1982 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

16,249 mi
Last recorded16,249 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 1982 Rover 350077,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSF 31Y
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 16,249 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 15,340 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2010 13,285 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 13,243 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 11,403 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 11,403 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 10,293 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 8,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake reservoir over full

Pass 20 Aug 2007 8,363 miles

brake reservoir over full

Pass 29 Aug 2006 5,680 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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SSF 31Y is a 1982 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SSF 31Y, 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

How do I check the history of SSF 31Y?

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What year was SSF 31Y registered?

SSF 31Y is a 1982 Rover 3500, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is SSF 31Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSF 31Y shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SSF 31Y have outstanding finance?

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