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MYK 29P

1976 Rover 3500

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,466 mi
Last recorded76,466 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 1976 Rover 350061,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYK 29P
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 76,466 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 76,395 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 76,395 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 76,138 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 75,372 miles

Oil leaks

Fail 10 Oct 2015 75,372 miles

Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leaks

Pass 5 Nov 2014 74,677 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 74,671 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 15 Mar 2013 74,087 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 74,087 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 72,792 miles

NEARSIDE NUMBER PLATE LIGHT BULB INOP BUT PLATE STILL ILLUMINATED.

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2011 71,842 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 63,903 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 68,656 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 68,498 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 68,280 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 68,072 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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MYK 29P is a 1976 Rover 3500 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 MYK 29P, 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 MYK 29P?

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What year was MYK 29P registered?

MYK 29P is a 1976 Rover 3500, first registered on 4 May 1976.

Is MYK 29P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MYK 29P shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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