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VHP 88S

1977 Rover 3500

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,039 mi
Last recorded52,039 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1977 Rover 350058,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHP 88S
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 29 May 2026 52,039 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 51,799 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 51,759 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 51,720 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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VHP 88S 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 100%.

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 VHP 88S, 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 VHP 88S?

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What year was VHP 88S registered?

VHP 88S is a 1977 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is VHP 88S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHP 88S shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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