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MYJ 825P

1976 Rover 3500

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,668 mi
Last recorded18,668 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1976 Rover 350061,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYJ 825P
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 18,668 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 18,668 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 18,258 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 17,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear bump stop out of line

Pass 13 Apr 2016 17,024 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 16,432 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2015 16,430 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2013 16,402 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 14,428 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 14,428 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 12,866 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 12,866 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 11,268 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 10,650 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear bump stop slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Jul 2009 10,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear bump stop slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2007 8,722 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 8,703 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 4,175 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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MYJ 825P is a 1976 Rover 3500 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 61,297 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 MYJ 825P, 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 50 years old, this Rover 3500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MYJ 825P registered?

MYJ 825P is a 1976 Rover 3500, first registered on 13 May 1976.

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