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HOM 182W

1981 Rover 3500

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,567 mi
Last recorded73,567 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1981 Rover 350081,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOM 182W
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 73,567 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

play in offside steering rack

Pass 6 Aug 2010 71,741 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S wiper blade starting to split

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 71,723 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S wiper blade starting to split

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 67,843 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 67,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 17 May 2006 671,496 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

petrol filler neck has corrosion (perforated)

Pass 17 May 2006 67,149 miles

petrol filler neck has corrosion (perforated)

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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HOM 182W is a 1981 Rover 3500 in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1981 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 81,038 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 HOM 182W, 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 45 years old, this Rover 3500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HOM 182W registered?

HOM 182W is a 1981 Rover 3500, first registered on 12 March 1981.

Is HOM 182W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HOM 182W shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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