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XBY 128F

1988 Rover 3.5 Litre

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,098 mi
Last recorded86,098 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBY 128F
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 86,098 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 85,439 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 85,439 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 84,276 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 83,580 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 83,543 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 83,535 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 83,527 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 83,520 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 83,512 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 83,512 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 83,502 miles

Centre Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 83,494 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 83,847 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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XBY 128F is a 1988 Rover 3.5 Litre in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XBY 128F, 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 38 years old, this Rover 3.5 Litre is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XBY 128F?

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What year was XBY 128F registered?

XBY 128F is a 1988 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is XBY 128F safe to buy?

The MOT history for XBY 128F shows 14 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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