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UAL 737R

1980 Rover 3500

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

68,738 mi
Last recorded68,738 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 1980 Rover 350051,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAL 737R
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 68,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracked in sidewall

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Under floor chassis section (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Both shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

Fail 21 Aug 2015 68,738 miles

Fuel system component leaking Carburettor (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre cracked in sidewall

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Under floor chassis section (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Both shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

Fail 30 Jul 2015 68,734 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking Carburettor (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked in sidewall

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front tyre cracked in sidewall

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underfloor chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

Rear Both shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 64,450 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front wheel bearing very slightly noisy

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 12 Apr 2012 64,340 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front wheel bearing very slightly noisy

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 5 Apr 2011 60,360 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both front discs corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2010 57,451 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 57,435 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

handbrake lever + cable rubber cover split

Pass 8 Apr 2009 52,780 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 50,678 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2008 50,674 miles

Nearside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 42,255 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 42,255 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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UAL 737R is a 1980 Rover 3500 in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 UAL 737R, 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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UAL 737R is a 1980 Rover 3500, first registered on 29 January 1980.

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