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ELA 380J

1970 Rover 3500

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,974 mi
Last recorded80,974 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1970 Rover 350046,463 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELA 380J
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1970
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 80,974 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 99,513 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

dampness of oil around engine

Fail 16 Apr 2016 79,502 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 78,103 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 76,443 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 74,394 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 74,199 miles

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under body corrosion and repairs

Pass 21 Feb 2006 73,427 miles

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?

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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