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BVG 690T

1978 Rover 3500

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,829 mi
Last recorded31,829 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2007
Typical for 1978 Rover 350024,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVG 690T
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2007 31,829 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 31,829 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 25 Sep 2006 29,395 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 29,395 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED

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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BVG 690T is a 1978 Rover 3500 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 BVG 690T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BVG 690T registered?

BVG 690T is a 1978 Rover 3500, first registered on 11 September 1978.

Is BVG 690T safe to buy?

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