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LPR 267W

1980 Rover 3500

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,013 mi
Last recorded81,013 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2007
Typical for 1980 Rover 350051,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPR 267W
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2007 81,013 miles

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

Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 76,544 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

slight play in steering rack

Fail 5 Aug 2006 76,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ENGINE OVERHEATING ON EMISSION TEST

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Aug 2005 75,569 miles

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

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

slight play in steering rack

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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LPR 267W is a 1980 Rover 3500 in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 51,008 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 LPR 267W, 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 46 years old, this Rover 3500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LPR 267W registered?

LPR 267W is a 1980 Rover 3500, first registered on 22 October 1980.

Is LPR 267W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LPR 267W shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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