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UOA 493L

1980 Rover 3.5 Litre

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,223 mi
Last recorded4,223 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOA 493L
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 4,223 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 3,982 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 3,792 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 3,792 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 3,400 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 3,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 3,127 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 2,833 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 2,826 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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UOA 493L is a 1980 Rover 3.5 Litre in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UOA 493L, 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 46 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 UOA 493L registered?

UOA 493L is a 1980 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 25 January 1980.

Is UOA 493L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UOA 493L shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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