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LUT 989P

1976 Rover 3500

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,808 mi
Last recorded49,808 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 1976 Rover 350061,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUT 989P
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1976
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 49,808 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 49,794 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 49,784 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 49,774 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 49,760 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 49,746 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 49,738 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 49,714 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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LUT 989P is a 1976 Rover 3500 in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1976 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 61,297 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 LUT 989P, 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 50 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 LUT 989P?

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What year was LUT 989P registered?

LUT 989P is a 1976 Rover 3500, first registered on 9 January 1976.

Is LUT 989P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUT 989P shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LUT 989P have outstanding finance?

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