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SBY 53R

1977 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,189 mi
Last recorded76,189 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 1977 Rover 350058,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBY 53R
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 76,189 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 75,317 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 73,445 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 73,408 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 73,408 miles

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)

Pass 13 May 2015 73,318 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 72,763 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 72,364 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 72,214 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 72,175 miles

Brake warning light on (dash)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 72,175 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 71,898 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 71,898 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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