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YKR 565X

1981 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,578 mi
Last recorded83,578 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 1981 Rover 350081,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKR 565X
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 83,578 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 83,525 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 83,484 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Oct 2018 83,479 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Aug 2017 83,236 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 82,993 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 82,150 miles

n/s/f inner arch has a corroded hole

Fail 9 Jul 2015 82,150 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f inner arch has a corroded hole

Pass 2 Aug 2014 81,900 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 81,858 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 80,689 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 79,092 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 78,029 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 77,037 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 75,477 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Jul 2008 75,457 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 74,981 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 74,974 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 14 Jul 2006 73,999 miles

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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YKR 565X is a 1981 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YKR 565X, 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

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What year was YKR 565X registered?

YKR 565X is a 1981 Rover 3500, first registered on 13 October 1981.

Is YKR 565X safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKR 565X shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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