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WSC 299R

1977 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,867 mi
Last recorded89,867 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 1977 Rover 350058,521 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSC 299R
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 89,867 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 89,660 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 89,531 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 88,598 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 88,595 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported clip loose (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 88,223 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 87,938 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 87,510 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 87,481 miles

Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 86,864 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 86,764 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 85,722 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 84,862 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 83,924 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 82,796 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2007 82,081 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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WSC 299R is a 1977 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WSC 299R, 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 WSC 299R registered?

WSC 299R is a 1977 Rover 3500, first registered on 22 March 1977.

Is WSC 299R safe to buy?

The MOT history for WSC 299R shows 16 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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