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RUL 968R

1977 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

16,877 mi
Last recorded16,877 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1977 Rover 350058,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUL 968R
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 16,877 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 16,737 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 16,714 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 16,595 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 16,093 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 15,752 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 15,251 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 15,251 miles

Stop lamp not working nj/side rear (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working o/side rear (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 14,392 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2014 14,184 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2013 13,770 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 13,593 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 13,058 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 12,723 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 11,826 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 11,131 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 11,029 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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RUL 968R is a 1977 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1977 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 58,521 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 RUL 968R, 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 49 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 RUL 968R?

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What year was RUL 968R registered?

RUL 968R is a 1977 Rover 3500, first registered on 14 March 1977.

Is RUL 968R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUL 968R shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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