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PLU 621R

1977 Rover 3500

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,320 mi
Last recorded53,320 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1977 Rover 350058,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLU 621R
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 53,320 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 52,835 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 52,736 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 52,514 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 52,513 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 51,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 51,692 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 51,348 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 51,109 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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PLU 621R is a 1977 Rover 3500 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 PLU 621R, 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 PLU 621R registered?

PLU 621R is a 1977 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 April 1977.

Is PLU 621R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLU 621R 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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