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VRU 588X

1982 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,157 mi
Last recorded40,157 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 1982 Rover 350077,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRU 588X
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2016 40,157 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 40,057 miles

front suspension arm inner bushes worn

nearside front tyre starting to perish

nearside rear tyre perished/ worn on inner edge

nearside track rod end boot perished

offside rear tyre perished

small hole in nearside rack boot

Pass 3 Aug 2013 40,031 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 40,024 miles

both front track control arm inner bushes worn

nearside rear service brake effort slightly low

rear tyres worn/ nearside on limit

Pass 5 May 2011 39,279 miles

emissions close to limit

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2010 38,728 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge/ perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Jul 2009 38,480 miles

emission close to limit

power steering rack noisey

Pass 14 Jun 2007 37,581 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 37,281 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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VRU 588X is a 1982 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VRU 588X, 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 VRU 588X?

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What year was VRU 588X registered?

VRU 588X is a 1982 Rover 3500, first registered on 12 May 1982.

Is VRU 588X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRU 588X shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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