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YUV 242T

1978 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,758 mi
Last recorded79,758 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 1978 Rover 350024,924 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUV 242T
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 11 Dec 2018 79,758 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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YUV 242T is a 1978 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YUV 242T, 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 YUV 242T?

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What year was YUV 242T registered?

YUV 242T is a 1978 Rover 3500, first registered on 10 November 1978.

Is YUV 242T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YUV 242T shows 1 test 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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