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PLJ 142G

1969 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3531cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,826 mi
Last recorded8,826 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 1969 Rover 350065,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLJ 142G
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1969
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,531cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 8,826 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 8,776 miles

rear springs bunching

Pass 26 May 2015 8,490 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2014 8,124 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

all four tyres cracking

n/s/f steering idler (front) ball joint gaitor wearing

o/s/r inner arch rusting

Pass 25 May 2013 7,810 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

all front suspension bushes wearing

both front tyres wearing

underside rusting

Fail 22 May 2013 7,783 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

all front suspension bushes wearing

both front tyres wearing

underside rusting

Pass 2 May 2012 7,632 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front tyres wearing unevenly plus cracking

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 May 2011 7,317 miles

Front Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 21 May 2010 7,034 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 May 2010 7,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 6,527 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

n/s rear seat belt poor

no lock nuts rear hand brake cables/pivots

oil dip stick missing

Fail 2 Jun 2009 42,045 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

n/s rear seat belt poor

no lock nuts rear hand brake cables/pivots

oil dip stick missing

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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PLJ 142G is a 1969 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,531cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1969 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 65,110 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 PLJ 142G, 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 57 years old, this Rover 3500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PLJ 142G is a 1969 Rover 3500, first registered on 28 March 1969.

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