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EBM 331T

1979 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,088 mi
Last recorded90,088 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2009
Typical for 1979 Rover 350062,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBM 331T
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2009 90,088 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Passenger side rear wheel bearing has slight play and noise

Fail 13 Jan 2009 90,085 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Battery insecure

HCS high

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 9 Jul 2008 89,711 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 89,710 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 86,909 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 86,909 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 84,720 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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EBM 331T is a 1979 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1979 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 62,036 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 EBM 331T, 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 47 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 EBM 331T registered?

EBM 331T is a 1979 Rover 3500, first registered on 26 January 1979.

Is EBM 331T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBM 331T shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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