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RCK 86P

1976 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,707 mi
Last recorded99,707 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 1976 Rover 350061,297 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCK 86P
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 99,707 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 97,961 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 97,955 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 97,917 miles

nearside rear tyre tread is deteriorated

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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RCK 86P is a 1976 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RCK 86P, 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

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What year was RCK 86P registered?

RCK 86P is a 1976 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 April 1976.

Is RCK 86P safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCK 86P shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RCK 86P have outstanding finance?

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