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OAN 54R

1977 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

343 mi
Last recorded343 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1977 Rover 350058,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAN 54R
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 343 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018
Pass 8 Nov 2013 11 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 73,908 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

both rear inner seals corroded

indicator light on dash not working

nearside rear reaction rod front bush deteriated

offside front outer seal corroded

offside inner rack gater deteriated

rear exhaust rubbers deteriated

slight play in both inner rack joints

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 12 May 2010 73,908 miles

both rear inner seals corroded

indicator light on dash not working

nearside rear reaction rod front bush deteriated

offside front outer seal corroded

offside inner rack gater deteriated

rear exhaust rubbers deteriated

slight play in both inner rack joints

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 14 May 2009 73,908 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 73,908 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 73,423 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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OAN 54R is a 1977 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1977 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 58,521 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 OAN 54R, 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 49 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 OAN 54R registered?

OAN 54R is a 1977 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 January 1977.

Is OAN 54R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAN 54R shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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