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OYF 20R

1977 Rover 3500

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,834 mi
Last recorded99,834 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 1977 Rover 350058,521 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYF 20R
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2010 99,834 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 99,834 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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OYF 20R is a 1977 Rover 3500 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OYF 20R, 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 OYF 20R registered?

OYF 20R is a 1977 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 February 1977.

Is OYF 20R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYF 20R shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OYF 20R have outstanding finance?

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