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MGK 465Y

1982 Rover 3500 S

Maroon Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,054 mi
Last recorded7,054 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGK 465Y
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1982
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2013 7,054 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 7,054 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 7,057 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 7,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 7,000 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 7,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Rover 3500 S?

Based on 2,030 MOT tests across 249 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
427
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
249
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 114
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 70
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
brake recording little or no effort 37
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MGK 465Y is a 1982 Rover 3500 S in Maroon with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Rover 3500 S fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 114 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MGK 465Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3500 S typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 44 years old, this Rover 3500 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MGK 465Y registered?

MGK 465Y is a 1982 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 3 December 1982.

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