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LRV 501G

1968 Rover 3500

White Petrol 3531cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,483 mi
Last recorded79,483 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 1968 Rover 350060,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRV 501G
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1968
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,531cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 79,483 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 79,328 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 78,989 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 77,763 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 77,301 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 77,146 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 76,975 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 76,547 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 76,154 miles

Coolant leak from water hose on top of engine

Offside handbrake slightly low on performance

Pass 4 Apr 2011 75,564 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 75,564 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 75,086 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 74,522 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 73,968 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 72,312 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 73,202 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LRV 501G is a 1968 Rover 3500 in White with a 3,531cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1968 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 60,218 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 LRV 501G, 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 58 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 LRV 501G?

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What year was LRV 501G registered?

LRV 501G is a 1968 Rover 3500, first registered on 4 December 1968.

Is LRV 501G safe to buy?

The MOT history for LRV 501G shows 16 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.

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