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E501 GFH

1987 Rover 3500

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,566 mi
Last recorded92,566 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Rover 350092,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE501 GFH
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 92,566 miles

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

Pass 24 May 2024 92,534 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also mechanical components / surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

welded / plated / under sealed

Pass 14 May 2018 92,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 92,461 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across the axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 92,136 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Front suspension components slightly corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2015 92,129 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle service brake (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2014 92,100 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 92,073 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 92,037 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 92,037 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 92,014 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 92,014 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 91,927 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 91,918 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 91,879 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 91,838 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 91,928 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 91,813 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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E501 GFH is a 1987 Rover 3500 in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1987 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 92,541 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 E501 GFH, 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 39 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 E501 GFH registered?

E501 GFH is a 1987 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E501 GFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E501 GFH shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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