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BFD 145T

1978 Rover 3500

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

20,793 mi
Last recorded20,793 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 Rover 350024,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFD 145T
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 20,793 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2016 20,776 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 May 2016 20,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light.. (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 20,463 miles

o/s rear on min.reading

Pass 1 Jul 2014 20,068 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 19,932 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 19,639 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 19,632 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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BFD 145T is a 1978 Rover 3500 in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1978 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 24,924 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 BFD 145T, 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 48 years old, this Rover 3500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BFD 145T registered?

BFD 145T is a 1978 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 December 1978.

Is BFD 145T safe to buy?

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