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D88 YUY

1987 Rover 3500

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,175 mi
Last recorded139,175 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 1987 Rover 350092,541 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD88 YUY
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 139,175 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 139,053 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 139,046 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2017 138,423 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Poor Effort

Pass 25 Apr 2013 137,929 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 136,792 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 136,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 135,499 miles

n/s/f suspension top slight play pass and advise

oil leak on engine pass and advise

Fail 28 Jan 2011 135,499 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

n/s/f suspension top slight play pass and advise

oil leak on engine pass and advise

Pass 22 Jan 2010 132,403 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 132,403 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 130,581 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 130,581 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 128,433 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 127,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advive rear brakes servicing

has had repair to o/s wheel arch erea

horn weak just pass test

rear suspension lower than front vehicle does not sit level

Fail 24 Oct 2006 127,242 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

advice rear brakes servicing

has had repair to o/s/r wheel arch erea

horn weak ok for test

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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D88 YUY is a 1987 Rover 3500 in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D88 YUY, 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 D88 YUY registered?

D88 YUY is a 1987 Rover 3500, first registered on 5 February 1987.

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