MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,206 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Wipers slightly smeary
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Wipers slightly smeary
Dion tube gaitor split
Wipers slightly smeary
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Dion gaitor split
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering fluid has slight leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
rear silencer deteriorated
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring lever mount (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185 14 fitted (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring lever mount (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
rear silencer deteriorated
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Rover 3500?
Based on 14,910 MOT tests across 1,854 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JCV 8L is a 1973 Rover 3500 in Yellow with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1973 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 64,053 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 JCV 8L, 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 53 years old, this Rover 3500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was JCV 8L registered?
JCV 8L is a 1973 Rover 3500, first registered on 15 March 1973.
Is JCV 8L safe to buy?
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