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D209 DRE

1987 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,482 mi
Last recorded123,482 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Rover 350092,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD209 DRE
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 25 Nov 2025 123,482 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 120,624 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 118,990 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 117,067 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Sep 2021 116,293 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 114,956 miles

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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D209 DRE is a 1987 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 D209 DRE, 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

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What year was D209 DRE registered?

D209 DRE is a 1987 Rover 3500, first registered on 11 April 1987.

Is D209 DRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D209 DRE shows 6 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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