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YLE 797S

1978 Rover 3500

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,123 mi
Last recorded60,123 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 1978 Rover 350024,924 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLE 797S
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 60,123 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 58,942 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 58,942 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YLE 797S is a 1978 Rover 3500 in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YLE 797S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YLE 797S?

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What year was YLE 797S registered?

YLE 797S is a 1978 Rover 3500, first registered on 10 March 1978.

Is YLE 797S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLE 797S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YLE 797S have outstanding finance?

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