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RLX 830W

1981 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,331 mi
Last recorded84,331 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 Rover 350081,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLX 830W
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 84,331 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 84,167 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 83,991 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 83,991 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 83,711 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 83,200 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 82,897 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 82,682 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 82,065 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 82,065 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 81,282 miles

both front tyres starting to perish on outer walls

Fail 6 Sep 2012 81,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

both front tyres starting to perish on outer walls

Pass 5 Oct 2011 80,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 1 Oct 2011 80,795 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

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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RLX 830W is a 1981 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 RLX 830W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RLX 830W?

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What year was RLX 830W registered?

RLX 830W is a 1981 Rover 3500, first registered on 8 May 1981.

Is RLX 830W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLX 830W shows 14 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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