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DNU 477T

1979 Rover 3500

Gold Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,727 mi
Last recorded71,727 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 1979 Rover 350062,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNU 477T
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 28 Sep 2022 71,727 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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DNU 477T is a 1979 Rover 3500 in Gold with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 62,036 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 DNU 477T, 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 47 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 DNU 477T?

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What year was DNU 477T registered?

DNU 477T is a 1979 Rover 3500, first registered on 20 April 1979.

Is DNU 477T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DNU 477T shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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