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655 JBF

1978 Rover 3 Litre

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,305 mi
Last recorded78,305 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
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Vehicle Details

Registration655 JBF
MakeRover
Model3 Litre
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 78,305 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 78,123 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 78,056 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 78,009 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 78,009 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 77,950 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 77,945 miles

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

How Reliable is the Rover 3 Litre?

Based on 1,996 MOT tests across 325 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
357
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
325
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
brake binding 82
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 52
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 45
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655 JBF is a 1978 Rover 3 Litre in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The most common reason a Rover 3 Litre fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 655 JBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3 Litre typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 48 years old, this Rover 3 Litre is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 655 JBF registered?

655 JBF is a 1978 Rover 3 Litre, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is 655 JBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 655 JBF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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