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MTB 651P

1976 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

13,966 mi
Last recorded13,966 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 1976 Rover 350061,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTB 651P
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 13,966 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 13,695 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 12,833 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 12,820 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 12,518 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 11,325 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 10,483 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 10,399 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 9,893 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 9,155 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 8,517 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 6,066 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 4,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 1,346 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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MTB 651P is a 1976 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MTB 651P, 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 MTB 651P?

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What year was MTB 651P registered?

MTB 651P is a 1976 Rover 3500, first registered on 25 May 1976.

Is MTB 651P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MTB 651P shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MTB 651P have outstanding finance?

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