MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,189 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust engine idle speed too high not enough fuel (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear cover marked in yellow (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Brake warning light on (dash)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake warning light on (dash)
Front brakes binding slightly
How Reliable is the Rover 3500?
Based on 14,910 MOT tests across 1,854 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SBY 53R is a 1977 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 SBY 53R, 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.
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How do I check the history of SBY 53R?
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What year was SBY 53R registered?
SBY 53R is a 1977 Rover 3500, first registered on 4 May 1977.
Is SBY 53R safe to buy?
The MOT history for SBY 53R shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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