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SDF 800W

1981 Rover 3500

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,357 mi
Last recorded66,357 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 1981 Rover 350081,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDF 800W
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 66,357 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 64,508 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 63,583 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 63,124 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 62,831 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 62,111 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 62,111 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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SDF 800W is a 1981 Rover 3500 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SDF 800W, 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 SDF 800W?

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What year was SDF 800W registered?

SDF 800W is a 1981 Rover 3500, first registered on 2 June 1981.

Is SDF 800W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDF 800W shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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