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SNH 222

1981 Rover 3.5 Litre

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,779 mi
Last recorded97,779 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNH 222
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 97,779 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 97,704 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2023 97,703 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2022 97,286 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 97,270 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 97,269 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 97,232 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 97,114 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 96,982 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 95,640 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 95,375 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 95,353 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 95,353 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 95,164 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 94,943 miles

engine oil leak from n/s

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both inner sills weakened by corrosion

various suspension bushes worn and deteriorating

Pass 15 Jul 2010 94,641 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s rear chassis mount deteriorating

n/s rear inner sill weakened by corrosion

o/s front top rear bump stop perished

washers poor

water pipes in rear floor perished

wear in o/s front seat rubbers

Pass 15 Jul 2008 34,561 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 92,755 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 3.5 Litre?

Based on 3,326 MOT tests across 389 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
412
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
389
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 193
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 120
parking brake recording little or no effort 105
brake binding 90
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 83
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SNH 222 is a 1981 Rover 3.5 Litre in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

The most common reason a Rover 3.5 Litre fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 193 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SNH 222, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3.5 Litre typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 45 years old, this Rover 3.5 Litre is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SNH 222 registered?

SNH 222 is a 1981 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 18 March 1981.

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