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ESJ 454

1980 Rover 3 Litre

Maroon Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

1,350 mi
Last recorded1,350 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESJ 454
MakeRover
Model3 Litre
Year1980
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 1,350 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 1,021 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 1,021 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 942 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

front sills rusted

Fail 15 Apr 2013 942 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

front sills rusted

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Apr 2012 791 miles

offside rear brake operation

rear spring mounts condition

tyres perished

Fail 8 Mar 2011 439 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front inner sills rusted

nearside front inner wing rusted

offside rear brake slightly binding

rear spring mounts condition

rear springs worn

rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Mar 2011 439 miles

front inner sills rusted

nearside front inner wing rusted

offside rear brake slightly binding

rear spring mounts condition

rear springs worn

rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Dec 2009 99,770 miles

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

all tyres perished

Fail 20 Oct 2009 99,770 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

all tyres perished

Pass 17 Jun 2006 99,751 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

offside rear brake slightly binding

sills and chassis rusted

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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ESJ 454 is a 1980 Rover 3 Litre in Maroon with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ESJ 454, 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 46 years old, this Rover 3 Litre is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ESJ 454 registered?

ESJ 454 is a 1980 Rover 3 Litre, first registered on 15 May 1980.

Is ESJ 454 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESJ 454 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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