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XHX 618G

1980 Rover 3500

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,263 mi
Last recorded66,263 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 1980 Rover 350051,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHX 618G
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 66,263 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 66,062 miles

Gearbox starter inhibitor switch faulty

Fail 6 Aug 2015 66,062 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant weep

Gearbox starter inhibitor switch faulty

brake warning light on - fluid topped up

Pass 1 Jul 2014 65,549 miles

nearside rear shock absorber lower bush in poor condition

slight play in steering linkage balljoints

Fail 27 Jun 2014 65,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Oil filter rusty ( date marked as 10/01 )

main beam tell-tale not working - not required as vehicle first usewd before 01/04/1986

nearside rear shock absorber lower bush in poor condition

offside parking brake effort poor

slight play in steering linkage balljoints

Pass 7 Sep 2012 65,512 miles

all drag link ends have slite play

nsr lower shock bush in poor condishion, off centre

slite noise from stearing box

Fail 1 Sep 2012 65,499 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all drag link ends have slite play

nsr lower shock bush in poor condishion, off centre

slite noise from stearing box

Pass 3 Aug 2011 65,314 miles

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

steering box box clunky advise service

Fail 26 Jul 2011 65,308 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

steering box box clunky advise service

Pass 21 Jun 2007 64,903 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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XHX 618G is a 1980 Rover 3500 in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1980 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 51,008 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 XHX 618G, 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 46 years old, this Rover 3500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XHX 618G registered?

XHX 618G is a 1980 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 October 1980.

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