MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,946 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel on handbrake (1.1.6 (d))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
park brake lever security inspection recommended
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Rover 3500?
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TJB 714S is a 1978 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 1978 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 24,924 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 TJB 714S, 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 48 years old, this Rover 3500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was TJB 714S registered?
TJB 714S is a 1978 Rover 3500, first registered on 26 January 1978.
Is TJB 714S safe to buy?
The MOT history for TJB 714S shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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