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BGC 877H

1970 Rover 3500

Grey Petrol 3529cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

16,914 mi
Last recorded16,914 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 1970 Rover 350046,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGC 877H
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,529cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 16,914 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 16,445 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 15,384 miles

windscreen starting to bloom n/s

Pass 23 Feb 2015 13,064 miles

windscreen starting to bloom bottom n/s

Pass 27 Feb 2014 10,231 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 8,370 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 7,332 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 3,410 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 810 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 27 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 98,706 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 96,823 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 96,815 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Sep 2006 96,808 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nsf osf inner arches corroded /osf nsf floors corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2005 95,311 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 95,302 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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BGC 877H is a 1970 Rover 3500 in Grey with a 3,529cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1970 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 46,463 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 BGC 877H, 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 56 years old, this Rover 3500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BGC 877H registered?

BGC 877H is a 1970 Rover 3500, first registered on 9 July 1970.

Is BGC 877H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGC 877H shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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