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MDK 582R

1976 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,726 mi
Last recorded83,726 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 1976 Rover 350061,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDK 582R
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 83,726 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 82,591 miles

vin plate bolted on to n/side of body under bonnet

Pass 21 Jul 2020 80,911 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 80,911 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 78,130 miles

vin plate bolted on to n/side front body under bonnet

Fail 24 Jul 2019 78,130 miles

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor not staying up (3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

vin plate bolted on to n/side front body under bonnet

Pass 13 Jun 2018 78,073 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 78,073 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 78,073 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 78,073 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

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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MDK 582R is a 1976 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MDK 582R, 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

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What year was MDK 582R registered?

MDK 582R is a 1976 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 October 1976.

Is MDK 582R safe to buy?

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