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PVR 3R

1976 Rover 3500

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,230 mi
Last recorded78,230 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 1976 Rover 350061,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVR 3R
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1976
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 78,230 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 77,859 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 77,678 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 77,645 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 77,492 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 77,474 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 77,474 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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PVR 3R is a 1976 Rover 3500 in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PVR 3R, 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 PVR 3R?

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What year was PVR 3R registered?

PVR 3R is a 1976 Rover 3500, first registered on 23 November 1976.

Is PVR 3R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PVR 3R shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PVR 3R have outstanding finance?

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