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OPM 479R

1976 Rover 3500

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,387 mi
Last recorded66,387 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1976 Rover 350061,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPM 479R
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 May 2017 66,387 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush cross member outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush cross member outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 66,146 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush cross member outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush cross member outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 65,863 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 65,567 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 65,257 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 65,123 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 64,699 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 64,562 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 64,281 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 May 2007 63,858 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 63,277 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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OPM 479R is a 1976 Rover 3500 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OPM 479R, 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 OPM 479R registered?

OPM 479R is a 1976 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 November 1976.

Is OPM 479R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPM 479R shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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