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OYM 808R

1976 Rover 3500

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

31,622 mi
Last recorded31,622 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 1976 Rover 350061,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYM 808R
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2015 31,622 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 31,285 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2011 31,018 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 30,978 miles

Offside Inner Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2010 30,896 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 30,722 miles

rear axle gaitor split

Pass 12 Jul 2008 30,683 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 30,501 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 30,356 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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OYM 808R is a 1976 Rover 3500 in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OYM 808R, 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 OYM 808R?

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What year was OYM 808R registered?

OYM 808R is a 1976 Rover 3500, first registered on 25 August 1976.

Is OYM 808R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYM 808R shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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