MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,974 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
dampness of oil around engine
Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired plate not a continuous seam weld in offside front arch under bonnet (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)
dampness of oil around engine
nearside front outer sill corroded but outside prescribed areas
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Oil leak
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
under body corrosion and repairs
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Rover 3500?
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ELA 380J is a 1970 Rover 3500 in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
Across all 1970 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 46,463 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 ELA 380J, 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 56 years old, this Rover 3500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was ELA 380J registered?
ELA 380J is a 1970 Rover 3500, first registered on 20 August 1970.
Is ELA 380J safe to buy?
The MOT history for ELA 380J shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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