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NMV 666P

1976 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

14,813 mi
Last recorded14,813 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 1976 Rover 350061,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMV 666P
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 14,813 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 14,803 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 14,798 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 14,785 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 14,785 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 13,732 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 12,172 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 10,799 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

offside rear suspension bush replaced with one smaller in size but performs function

rear cross member bushs have slight movement

Fail 18 Aug 2015 10,799 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

rear cross member bushs have slight movement

Pass 19 Aug 2014 8,667 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 8,667 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 7,412 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 7,403 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 6,787 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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NMV 666P 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 64.3%.

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 NMV 666P, 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 NMV 666P?

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What year was NMV 666P registered?

NMV 666P is a 1976 Rover 3500, first registered on 16 June 1976.

Is NMV 666P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMV 666P shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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