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JEL 29E

1980 Rover 3 Litre

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,401 mi
Last recorded61,401 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEL 29E
MakeRover
Model3 Litre
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 61,401 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 60,427 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 59,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Filler in O/S/R door.

Filler in bottom of N/S/F wing.

General corrosion of body panels.

O/S/F outer sill corroded through.

Slight leak from power steering pump assembly.

Slight movement in N/S/F bottom ball joint.

Surface corrosion on brake pipes.

Fail 19 Jul 2011 59,720 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Filler in O/S/R door.

Filler in bottom of N/S/F wing.

General corrosion of body panels.

O/S/F outer sill corroded through.

Slight leak from power steering pump assembly.

Slight movement in N/S/F bottom ball joint.

Surface corrosion on brake pipes.

Pass 6 May 2010 59,094 miles

Corrosion of O/S/F outer sill.

General corrosion of vehicle (sills, bottom of wings ect.)

Slight leak from exhaust front pipe to manifold joint.

Slight movement in N/S/F bottom ball joint.

Fail 4 May 2010 59,086 miles

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

Corrosion of O/S/F outer sill.

General corrosion of vehicle (sills, bottom of wings ect.)

Slight leak from exhaust front pipe to manifold joint.

Slight movement in N/S/F bottom ball joint.

Pass 23 Apr 2009 58,504 miles

Corrosion of O/S/F outer sill.

O/S/F door check strap broken.

O/S/F tyre near limit.

Play in steering box. (on limit)

Slight movement in N/S/F bottom ball joint.

Slight oil leak from power steering box.

Fail 22 Apr 2009 58,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Corrosion of O/S/F outer sill.

O/S/F door check strap broken.

O/S/F tyre near limit.

Play in steering box. (on limit)

Slight movement in N/S/F bottom ball joint.

Slight oil leak from power steering box.

Pass 19 Apr 2008 57,902 miles

Corrosion of N/S/R outer sill.

Bottom of N/S/F wing corroded.

Corrosion of front and rear of O/S outer sill.

Corrosion of rear brake pipes.

O/S/F door check strap broken.

Pass 18 Oct 2006 57,192 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 56,119 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2005 56,119 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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JEL 29E is a 1980 Rover 3 Litre in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JEL 29E, 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 JEL 29E registered?

JEL 29E is a 1980 Rover 3 Litre, first registered on 5 December 1980.

Is JEL 29E safe to buy?

The MOT history for JEL 29E shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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