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VUC 206S

1978 Rover 3500

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

16,011 mi
Last recorded16,011 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 1978 Rover 350024,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUC 206S
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 16,011 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 14,492 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 12,241 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 11,296 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 10,319 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 7,531 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 6,146 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 6,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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VUC 206S is a 1978 Rover 3500 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VUC 206S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VUC 206S?

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What year was VUC 206S registered?

VUC 206S is a 1978 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 February 1978.

Is VUC 206S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUC 206S shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VUC 206S have outstanding finance?

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