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WJR 286T

1979 Rover 3500

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,056 mi
Last recorded37,056 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 1979 Rover 350062,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJR 286T
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 37,056 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 37,049 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2017 36,177 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 36,177 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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WJR 286T is a 1979 Rover 3500 in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 62,036 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 WJR 286T, 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 47 years old, this Rover 3500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WJR 286T?

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What year was WJR 286T registered?

WJR 286T is a 1979 Rover 3500, first registered on 9 March 1979.

Is WJR 286T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJR 286T shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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