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D965 LNF

1987 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

90,997 mi
Last recorded90,997 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Rover 350092,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD965 LNF
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 90,997 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 90,997 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 90,997 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 90,997 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 90,997 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 90,997 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 90,997 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 90,997 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 90,996 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 90,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 90,996 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 90,996 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2014 90,996 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 90,996 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 90,996 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 90,996 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 90,996 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 90,993 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 90,993 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 90,973 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 89,376 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 85,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

hand brake cable on rear brake pipe

o/s inner mainbeam not working

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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D965 LNF is a 1987 Rover 3500 in Red with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 D965 LNF, 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 D965 LNF registered?

D965 LNF is a 1987 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is D965 LNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D965 LNF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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