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D186 VVO

1987 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,795 mi
Last recorded156,795 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 1987 Rover 350092,541 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD186 VVO
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 156,795 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 156,450 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 155,702 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 155,674 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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D186 VVO is a 1987 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 92,541 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 D186 VVO, 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 39 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 D186 VVO?

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What year was D186 VVO registered?

D186 VVO is a 1987 Rover 3500, first registered on 28 March 1987.

Is D186 VVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D186 VVO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D186 VVO have outstanding finance?

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