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BHJ 297J

2000 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,590 mi
Last recorded23,590 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHJ 297J
MakeRover
Model3500
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 23,590 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 22,751 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 22,641 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 22,473 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 22,417 miles

Oil leak

all brake discs have surface rust on them

various corosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Nov 2011 21,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 20,685 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pedel can be felt to rise when held under pressure.

Fail 18 Jan 2010 20,685 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pedel can be felt to rise when held under pressure.

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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BHJ 297J is a 2000 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BHJ 297J, 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 26 years old, this Rover 3500 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BHJ 297J registered?

BHJ 297J is a 2000 Rover 3500, first registered on 13 March 2000.

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