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B600 SAA

1985 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

135,383 mi
Last recorded135,383 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 Rover 350095,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB600 SAA
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 135,383 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 135,206 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 135,140 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 134,991 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 99,973 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 96,154 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 89,434 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 88,350 miles

exhaust hangs low rubbers very poor condition

nearside front tyre split/cracked very deep

oil leak from offside of rack?

oil leaks from engine/gearbox

Pass 16 Apr 2008 88,223 miles

oil around bottom of engine and all over rack

play in o/s of the steering rack

Pass 5 May 2007 87,461 miles

Washers poor †O/s/r seatbelt stork sticky †Front Tca bushes worn †Slight in front wheel bearings

Fail 28 Mar 2006 87,040 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 87,040 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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B600 SAA is a 1985 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1985 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 95,580 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 B600 SAA, 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 41 years old, this Rover 3500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B600 SAA registered?

B600 SAA is a 1985 Rover 3500, first registered on 19 March 1985.

Is B600 SAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B600 SAA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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