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VVD 552S

1977 Rover 3500

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,612 mi
Last recorded67,612 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2009
Typical for 1977 Rover 350058,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVD 552S
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2009 67,612 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 67,612 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 63,238 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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VVD 552S is a 1977 Rover 3500 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VVD 552S, 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 VVD 552S?

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What year was VVD 552S registered?

VVD 552S is a 1977 Rover 3500, first registered on 27 September 1977.

Is VVD 552S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VVD 552S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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