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E990 VGT

1987 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

70,256 mi
Last recorded70,256 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 1987 Rover 350092,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE990 VGT
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 70,256 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 70,249 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 69,962 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 69,926 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 69,909 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 69,887 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 69,606 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 69,537 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 68,694 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 68,689 miles

o/s/r brake slightly binding

rear tyres getting low

Fail 18 Mar 2016 68,689 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r brake slightly binding

rear tyres getting low

Fail 17 Mar 2016 68,686 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

engine oil leak quite bad.

Pass 10 Nov 2014 68,239 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2014 68,239 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2013 67,817 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 67,777 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 67,706 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 67,613 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 67,603 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 67,536 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 67,516 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 67,411 miles

rear springs top mountings porley located

Pass 9 Jun 2006 67,212 miles

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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E990 VGT is a 1987 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1987 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 92,541 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E990 VGT, 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 39 years old, this Rover 3500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E990 VGT?

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What year was E990 VGT registered?

E990 VGT is a 1987 Rover 3500, first registered on 20 August 1987.

Is E990 VGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E990 VGT shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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