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GBL 790N

1975 Rover 3500

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,608 mi
Last recorded84,608 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1975 Rover 350057,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBL 790N
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 84,608 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 84,504 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 84,423 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 83,720 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 83,716 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 83,703 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 83,690 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Dec 2009 83,683 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 83,480 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 83,438 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 83,215 miles

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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GBL 790N is a 1975 Rover 3500 in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1975 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 57,909 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 GBL 790N, 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 51 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 GBL 790N registered?

GBL 790N is a 1975 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 January 1975.

Is GBL 790N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBL 790N shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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