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VWF 777Y

1983 Rover 3500

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,611 mi
Last recorded23,611 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 1983 Rover 350086,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWF 777Y
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 23,611 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 23,198 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 22,582 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 21,715 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 21,458 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 21,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 21,351 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Aug 2006 20,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 20,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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VWF 777Y is a 1983 Rover 3500 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1983 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 86,076 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 VWF 777Y, 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 43 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 VWF 777Y registered?

VWF 777Y is a 1983 Rover 3500, first registered on 18 April 1983.

Is VWF 777Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWF 777Y shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VWF 777Y have outstanding finance?

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