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RHJ 488G

1996 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3531cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,806 mi
Last recorded9,806 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHJ 488G
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,531cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 6 Nov 2014 9,806 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 8,874 miles

both floors showing signs of corrosion

fluid around offside rear brake area no obvious leaks found during pressure test

Pass 17 Apr 2012 7,365 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 6,054 miles

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

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

fluid around offside rear brake calipier

fluid around rear axle seales

nearside number plate light dim

Pass 4 May 2010 4,748 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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RHJ 488G is a 1996 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,531cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RHJ 488G, 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 30 years old, this Rover 3500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RHJ 488G registered?

RHJ 488G is a 1996 Rover 3500, first registered on 6 May 1996.

Is RHJ 488G safe to buy?

The MOT history for RHJ 488G shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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