MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,765 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced the front to rear floor to outer sill patch repairs. (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced front to rear floor patch repairs. (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both exhaust rear rubber mountings missing.
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
rear tyres starting to perish
How Reliable is the Rover 3500?
Based on 14,910 MOT tests across 1,854 vehicles.
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VBR 233R is a 1977 Rover 3500 in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 VBR 233R, 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.
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What year was VBR 233R registered?
VBR 233R is a 1977 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 January 1977.
Is VBR 233R safe to buy?
The MOT history for VBR 233R shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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