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TGN 778R

1976 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

4,490 mi
Last recorded4,490 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 1976 Rover 350061,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGN 778R
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 4,490 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 3,770 miles

Both front shock absorber, bushes slightly deteriorated

Nearside front strut top, ball joint cover deteriorated slightly

Fail 2 Jun 2016 3,764 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Underbody to panard rod (2.4.A.3)

Both front shock absorber, bushes slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion underbody floor/ sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front strut top, ball joint cover deteriorated slightly

Pass 1 Jun 2013 3,517 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 3,031 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 2,928 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 1,939 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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TGN 778R is a 1976 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 TGN 778R, 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 TGN 778R?

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What year was TGN 778R registered?

TGN 778R is a 1976 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 December 1976.

Is TGN 778R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGN 778R shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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