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XCL 546X

1982 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,889 mi
Last recorded65,889 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 1982 Rover 350077,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCL 546X
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 65,889 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehichle heavily undersealed

Pass 16 Dec 2021 64,602 miles

slight exhaust blow

Pass 7 Nov 2008 64,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 64,169 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 63,067 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 61,891 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 61,866 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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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XCL 546X is a 1982 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XCL 546X, 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 XCL 546X?

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What year was XCL 546X registered?

XCL 546X is a 1982 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 February 1982.

Is XCL 546X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XCL 546X shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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