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TSO 209R

1976 Rover 3500

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,492 mi
Last recorded105,492 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 1976 Rover 350061,297 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSO 209R
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 105,492 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 105,492 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 1,804 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

extensive welding and underseal applied to underside

n/s and o/s front shock absorber bushes perishing

n/s and o/s rear lower arm rear bushes perished

Fail 13 Jun 2012 1,797 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

extensive welding and underseal applied to underside

hole in n/s/f wheel arch suspect gromet missing

n/s and o/s front shock absorber bushes perishing

n/s and o/s rear lower arm rear bushes perished

split pin missing from o/s track rod nut

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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TSO 209R is a 1976 Rover 3500 in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 TSO 209R, 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

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What year was TSO 209R registered?

TSO 209R is a 1976 Rover 3500, first registered on 19 October 1976.

Is TSO 209R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TSO 209R shows 4 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 TSO 209R have outstanding finance?

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