1983 Rover 3500 3.5L Petrol · A404 TDS
1983 Rover 3500 (3.5L, petrol). First registered 24 Nov 1983. Recorded mileage 82,997 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 3500
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,997 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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A404 TDS Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 82,997 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A404 TDS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Rover 3500 (A404 TDS) between October 2025 and October 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))”.
A404 TDS Mileage History
- 01/10/202582,997 mi
- 09/10/202582,997 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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