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NMW 996R

1976 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,923 mi
Last recorded62,923 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2009
Typical for 1976 Rover 350061,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMW 996R
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2009 62,923 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

edge of windscreen going milky

Fail 21 Apr 2009 62,914 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

edge of windscreen going milky

Pass 17 Apr 2008 62,187 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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NMW 996R is a 1976 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NMW 996R, 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 NMW 996R?

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What year was NMW 996R registered?

NMW 996R is a 1976 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 November 1976.

Is NMW 996R safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMW 996R shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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