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TUT 71R

1977 Rover 3500

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,973 mi
Last recorded83,973 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 1977 Rover 350058,521 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUT 71R
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2013 83,973 miles

No passenger seats or safety belts fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2013 83,971 miles

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

No passenger seats or safety belts fitted

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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TUT 71R is a 1977 Rover 3500 in Green 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 TUT 71R, 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 TUT 71R?

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What year was TUT 71R registered?

TUT 71R is a 1977 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 February 1977.

Is TUT 71R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TUT 71R 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 TUT 71R have outstanding finance?

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