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ANH 820X

1981 Rover 3500

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,929 mi
Last recorded97,929 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2011
Typical for 1981 Rover 350081,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANH 820X
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2011 97,929 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 93,849 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 90,053 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 88,844 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2007 88,844 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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ANH 820X is a 1981 Rover 3500 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1981 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 81,038 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 ANH 820X, 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 45 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 ANH 820X?

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What year was ANH 820X registered?

ANH 820X is a 1981 Rover 3500, first registered on 5 August 1981.

Is ANH 820X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANH 820X shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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