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YFC 530X

1982 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,240 mi
Last recorded102,240 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 1982 Rover 350077,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFC 530X
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 102,240 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 102,233 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 102,146 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 102,131 miles

surface rust

Pass 28 Jan 2019 102,073 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 102,073 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 102,013 miles

Body has slight corrosion all under (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 102,013 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion all under (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 101,894 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jan 2016 101,696 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2015 101,514 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 101,326 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 100,917 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 100,725 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

nearside rear wheel sligtly binding

Fail 4 Feb 2012 100,725 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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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YFC 530X is a 1982 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YFC 530X, 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

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What year was YFC 530X registered?

YFC 530X is a 1982 Rover 3500, first registered on 12 July 1982.

Is YFC 530X safe to buy?

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