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RTA 450R

1976 Rover 3500

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,497 mi
Last recorded74,497 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 1976 Rover 350061,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTA 450R
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 74,497 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 74,227 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 74,222 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RTA 450R is a 1976 Rover 3500 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RTA 450R, 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 RTA 450R?

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What year was RTA 450R registered?

RTA 450R is a 1976 Rover 3500, first registered on 19 October 1976.

Is RTA 450R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTA 450R shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RTA 450R have outstanding finance?

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