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TYH 546S

1978 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,001 mi
Last recorded21,001 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1978 Rover 350024,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYH 546S
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 21,001 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 20,734 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 20,589 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 20,360 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 20,360 miles

Central Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 19,691 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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TYH 546S is a 1978 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1978 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 24,924 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 TYH 546S, 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 48 years old, this Rover 3500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TYH 546S registered?

TYH 546S is a 1978 Rover 3500, first registered on 18 April 1978.

Is TYH 546S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TYH 546S shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TYH 546S have outstanding finance?

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