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MNP 889P

1975 Rover 3500

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,639 mi
Last recorded5,639 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 1975 Rover 350057,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMNP 889P
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1975
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 5,639 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 5,603 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 5,414 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 5,408 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 5,380 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 5,380 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 5,275 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 5,004 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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MNP 889P is a 1975 Rover 3500 in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1975 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 57,909 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 MNP 889P, 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 51 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 MNP 889P registered?

MNP 889P is a 1975 Rover 3500, first registered on 20 August 1975.

Is MNP 889P safe to buy?

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