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PVH 898P

1976 Rover 3500

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,143 mi
Last recorded99,143 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1976 Rover 350061,297 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVH 898P
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2026 99,143 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 98,723 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 97,893 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 97,459 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 96,677 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 96,079 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 94,978 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 94,901 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 93,192 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 91,113 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 90,282 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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PVH 898P is a 1976 Rover 3500 in White 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 PVH 898P, 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 PVH 898P?

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What year was PVH 898P registered?

PVH 898P is a 1976 Rover 3500, first registered on 5 May 1976.

Is PVH 898P safe to buy?

The MOT history for PVH 898P 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.

Does PVH 898P have outstanding finance?

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