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377 COB

1974 Rover 3500 S

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

10,306 mi
Last recorded10,306 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 1974 Rover 3500 S58,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration377 COB
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 10,306 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 10,175 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 10,121 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 9,451 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 8,420 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 8,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

play in front prop shaft uj. front lower arm bushes split

Pass 14 Sep 2007 7,501 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 7,461 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 6,281 miles

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

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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377 COB is a 1974 Rover 3500 S in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1974 Rover 3500 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 58,087 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 S fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 114 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 377 COB, 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 52 years old, this Rover 3500 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 377 COB?

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What year was 377 COB registered?

377 COB is a 1974 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 2 August 1974.

Is 377 COB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 377 COB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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