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OAP 513W

1981 Rover 3500

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

142,428 mi
Last recorded142,428 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 1981 Rover 350081,038 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAP 513W
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 142,428 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 142,176 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 142,176 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 142,009 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 141,657 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Sep 2017 141,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Sep 2016 140,785 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 140,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 139,959 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 138,946 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 138,936 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Brake pedal repaired, but not inappropriately (3.3.A.6)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 138,251 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 138,251 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 137,279 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 136,614 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 135,516 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 135,510 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 133,301 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 131,739 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 128,663 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2006 126,435 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 126,424 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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OAP 513W is a 1981 Rover 3500 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 OAP 513W, 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 OAP 513W registered?

OAP 513W is a 1981 Rover 3500, first registered on 12 May 1981.

Is OAP 513W safe to buy?

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