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PWK 44R

1976 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,921 mi
Last recorded8,921 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 1976 Rover 350061,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWK 44R
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 8,921 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

sump plug small oil leck

Fail 25 Mar 2015 8,921 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

sump plug small oil leck

Pass 31 Mar 2014 8,915 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 8,891 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Near side front outer floor rusted and holed

Fail 26 Aug 2010 8,504 miles

Off side door mirror glass cracked

Off side rear floor begining to rust

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 8,504 miles

Off side door mirror glass cracked

Off side rear floor begining to rust

Pass 25 Aug 2009 7,858 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2009 7,855 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 7,484 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 6,590 miles

Both rear axle outer mountings worn

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Park brake lever has a lot of travel

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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PWK 44R is a 1976 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PWK 44R, 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.

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What year was PWK 44R registered?

PWK 44R is a 1976 Rover 3500, first registered on 13 August 1976.

Is PWK 44R safe to buy?

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