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NBF 35P

1976 Rover 3500

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,170 mi
Last recorded82,170 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 1976 Rover 350061,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBF 35P
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2012 82,170 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

water pump has play in it

Fail 25 Jul 2012 82,170 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

water pump has play in it

Pass 19 Jul 2011 80,511 miles

Extensive corrosion starting to all areas

Pass 8 Jul 2010 78,650 miles

Oil leak from sump bung

Pass 20 Jul 2009 77,206 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 75,521 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 72,074 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 69,762 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 69,762 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 68,599 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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NBF 35P is a 1976 Rover 3500 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NBF 35P, 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 NBF 35P registered?

NBF 35P is a 1976 Rover 3500, first registered on 26 February 1976.

Is NBF 35P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NBF 35P shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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