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PYE 158F

1968 Rover 3500

White Petrol 3529cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,381 mi
Last recorded84,381 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1968 Rover 350060,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYE 158F
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1968
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,529cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 84,381 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 83,629 miles

Rear leaf spring bushes starting to perish slightly

Slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 10 Apr 2014 80,664 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 80,186 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 80,149 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 80,080 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 80,077 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 79,994 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 79,790 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 79,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 79,723 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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PYE 158F is a 1968 Rover 3500 in White with a 3,529cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1968 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 60,218 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 PYE 158F, 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 58 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 PYE 158F?

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What year was PYE 158F registered?

PYE 158F is a 1968 Rover 3500, first registered on 8 January 1968.

Is PYE 158F safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYE 158F shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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