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DOR 980C

1988 Rover 3 Litre

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

97,442 mi
Last recorded97,442 miles
Recorded on10 May 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOR 980C
MakeRover
Model3 Litre
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 May 2007 97,442 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

EXCESSIVE CORRSION THROUGHOUT VECHILE

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Rover 3 Litre?

Based on 1,996 MOT tests across 325 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
357
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
325
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
brake binding 82
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 52
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 45
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DOR 980C is a 1988 Rover 3 Litre in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

The most common reason a Rover 3 Litre fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DOR 980C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3 Litre typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 38 years old, this Rover 3 Litre is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DOR 980C registered?

DOR 980C is a 1988 Rover 3 Litre, first registered on 6 October 1988.

Is DOR 980C safe to buy?

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