CarVerify

Free Car Check

BUU 740H

1970 Rover 3500

Green Petrol 3531cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

737 mi
Last recorded737 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 1970 Rover 350046,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUU 740H
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,531cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 737 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 97,987 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 95,223 miles

all tyres have slight cracking to sidewall

Pass 1 Jun 2016 93,293 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 91,219 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 91,140 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 91,078 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 90,948 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 90,671 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 90,297 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 90,226 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 90,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 90,003 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 89,901 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 89,591 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
Full Rover 3500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BUU 740H is a 1970 Rover 3500 in Green with a 3,531cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1970 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 46,463 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 BUU 740H, 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 56 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 BUU 740H?

You can check the full history of BUU 740H by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BUU 740H registered?

BUU 740H is a 1970 Rover 3500, first registered on 8 June 1970.

Is BUU 740H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUU 740H shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BUU 740H have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BUU 740H. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.