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UYB 800R

1977 Rover 3500

Gold Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

92,504 mi
Last recorded92,504 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 1977 Rover 350058,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYB 800R
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1977
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 92,504 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 92,359 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 91,772 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 May 2016 90,455 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2015 90,320 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 May 2014 89,198 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 May 2013 88,443 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 86,206 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 84,063 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 82,024 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 77,793 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 77,721 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 75,921 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 74,846 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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UYB 800R is a 1977 Rover 3500 in Gold with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 UYB 800R, 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

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What year was UYB 800R registered?

UYB 800R is a 1977 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 May 1977.

Is UYB 800R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYB 800R shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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