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B78 JPC

1984 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,616 mi
Last recorded78,616 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 1984 Rover 350082,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB78 JPC
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 78,616 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 78,606 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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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B78 JPC is a 1984 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 82,872 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B78 JPC, 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 42 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 B78 JPC registered?

B78 JPC is a 1984 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B78 JPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B78 JPC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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