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EMF 274J

1970 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3529cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

66,210 mi
Last recorded66,210 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1970 Rover 350046,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMF 274J
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,529cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 66,210 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 64,953 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 63,195 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 62,427 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 61,618 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 60,841 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 60,120 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 57,330 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 57,212 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust rubber mounting perishing at first box

Pass 5 Jul 2016 56,498 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 54,573 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 52,729 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 51,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 48,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

one exhaust center mounting not secured

wiper blades spliting at ends

Fail 10 Apr 2012 48,124 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

one exhaust center mounting not secured

wiper blades spliting at ends

Pass 19 Apr 2011 46,316 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 46,312 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 42,835 miles

slight noise from nearside front hub

Fail 8 Apr 2010 42,835 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

slight noise from nearside front hub

Pass 23 Mar 2009 39,135 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 36,726 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 36,708 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

one nut missing on n/s exhaust manifold flange

slight noise from n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 14 Apr 2007 34,475 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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EMF 274J is a 1970 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,529cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EMF 274J, 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.

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What year was EMF 274J registered?

EMF 274J is a 1970 Rover 3500, first registered on 24 November 1970.

Is EMF 274J safe to buy?

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