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RWV 518R

1977 Rover 3500

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,127 mi
Last recorded94,127 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 1977 Rover 350058,521 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWV 518R
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 94,127 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 94,127 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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RWV 518R is a 1977 Rover 3500 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 RWV 518R, 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

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What year was RWV 518R registered?

RWV 518R is a 1977 Rover 3500, first registered on 20 April 1977.

Is RWV 518R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RWV 518R shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RWV 518R have outstanding finance?

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