MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,186 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Front suspension bushes worn. Ball joint rubbers split. Covers to sills. Corrosion to inner arches.
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Rover 3500 S?
Based on 2,030 MOT tests across 249 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PBK 980M is a 1971 Rover 3500 S in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1971 Rover 3500 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 59,596 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 S fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 114 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PBK 980M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Rover 3500 S typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Rover 3500 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of PBK 980M?
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What year was PBK 980M registered?
PBK 980M is a 1971 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 1 January 1971.
Is PBK 980M safe to buy?
The MOT history for PBK 980M shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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