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JWD 28V

1979 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,092 mi
Last recorded75,092 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 1979 Rover 350062,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWD 28V
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 75,092 miles

some jonits under body raped up

Pass 16 Jul 2011 74,316 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 73,716 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 72,917 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 71,713 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 71,710 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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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JWD 28V is a 1979 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1979 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 62,036 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 JWD 28V, 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 47 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 JWD 28V registered?

JWD 28V is a 1979 Rover 3500, first registered on 13 September 1979.

Is JWD 28V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWD 28V shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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