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D309 DGV

1987 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,409 mi
Last recorded86,409 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 1987 Rover 350092,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD309 DGV
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 86,409 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 86,409 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2015 86,080 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 83,345 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

washers weak

Pass 15 Jun 2013 81,358 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 81,337 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 81,337 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 81,184 miles

slight leak from front exhaust flange to manifold on nearside

slight leak on centre exhaust flange

very slight flat spots on tyres

Pass 6 Aug 2009 80,553 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 80,553 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

excessive corrosion near washer jets, ok for mot but may let water in

offside rear tie rod bushes worn from axle to body

Pass 9 Aug 2008 79,295 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 79,295 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

whole underside of vehicle is weak

Pass 7 Nov 2006 79,101 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 79,101 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

clutch slave cylinder or linkage was siezed, working ok at present

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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D309 DGV is a 1987 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 D309 DGV, 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.

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What year was D309 DGV registered?

D309 DGV is a 1987 Rover 3500, first registered on 12 June 1987.

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