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MBL 470P

1976 Rover 3500 S

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

65,677 mi
Last recorded65,677 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBL 470P
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 65,677 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 65,677 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 64,608 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 63,032 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 63,032 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 61,482 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 61,448 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 60,454 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 60,454 miles

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

o/s/r tyre walls cracked advise replacement

Fail 12 Jun 2012 59,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 59,819 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 58,577 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 58,577 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 57,982 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 57,982 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 57,016 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 57,016 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 56,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 56,327 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 55,498 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fog lamp tell tell inop

Pass 19 May 2006 54,646 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 54,646 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

corrosion n/s/r wheel arch

n/s and o/s/f wings slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2005 53,840 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 3500 S?

Based on 2,030 MOT tests across 249 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
427
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
249
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 114
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 70
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
brake recording little or no effort 37
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MBL 470P is a 1976 Rover 3500 S in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

The most common reason a Rover 3500 S fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 114 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MBL 470P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3500 S typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 50 years old, this Rover 3500 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MBL 470P registered?

MBL 470P is a 1976 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 1 May 1976.

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The MOT history for MBL 470P shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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