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VVC 700S

1977 Rover 3500

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

16,191 mi
Last recorded16,191 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 1977 Rover 350058,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVC 700S
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2009 16,191 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 16,187 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 13,835 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Oct 2007 13,831 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 13,568 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 13,568 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2006 13,562 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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VVC 700S is a 1977 Rover 3500 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 VVC 700S, 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 VVC 700S registered?

VVC 700S is a 1977 Rover 3500, first registered on 10 August 1977.

Is VVC 700S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VVC 700S shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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