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JFL 974N

1974 Rover 3500

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,387 mi
Last recorded52,387 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 1974 Rover 350056,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFL 974N
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1974
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 10 Jan 2025 52,387 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2015 51,538 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 50,379 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 47,784 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 47,167 miles

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

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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JFL 974N is a 1974 Rover 3500 in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1974 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 56,162 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 JFL 974N, 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 52 years old, this Rover 3500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JFL 974N registered?

JFL 974N is a 1974 Rover 3500, first registered on 2 August 1974.

Is JFL 974N safe to buy?

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