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JGB 359N

1975 Rover 3500

Orange Petrol 3465cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,543 mi
Last recorded89,543 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 1975 Rover 350057,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGB 359N
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,465cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 89,543 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2015 87,994 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2015 87,993 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 85,188 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 85,188 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 82,468 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 82,468 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 80,111 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 77,527 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 74,104 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 70,858 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 67,336 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 64,373 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 64,081 miles

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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JGB 359N is a 1975 Rover 3500 in Orange with a 3,465cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 JGB 359N, 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 JGB 359N registered?

JGB 359N is a 1975 Rover 3500, first registered on 19 March 1975.

Is JGB 359N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JGB 359N shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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