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BOO 206X

1981 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,944 mi
Last recorded94,944 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 Rover 350081,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOO 206X
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2021 94,944 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 94,930 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

near side rear handbrake low effort

trailing arm has slight play in pin and bush both rear

Pass 2 May 2018 94,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear handbrake low effort

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

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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BOO 206X is a 1981 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 BOO 206X, 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

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What year was BOO 206X registered?

BOO 206X is a 1981 Rover 3500, first registered on 18 November 1981.

Is BOO 206X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOO 206X shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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