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KMV 419P

1975 Rover 3500

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

70,039 mi
Last recorded70,039 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1975 Rover 350057,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMV 419P
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 70,039 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 70,035 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 67,849 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 65,992 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 65,279 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 64,647 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 64,600 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 64,308 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 63,883 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 63,739 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 63,716 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Both belts. (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding Unable to test wheel bearing due to brake binding. (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor section to inner sill. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing Rear seat belts are not fitted. (5.1.1)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both brakes. (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front engine mounting bracket not fully secure Securing nut loose. (6.1.D.1b)

Oil leak Engine is leaking oil. ()

Pass 18 Dec 2015 63,540 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 62,852 miles

Oil leak

nearside front inner wing there is a small hole

slight movement in steering column

Fail 17 Dec 2014 62,852 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

nearside front inner wing there is a small hole

slight movement in steering column

Pass 23 Jan 2014 62,803 miles

centre exhaust leaking gases.

nearside front floor pan corroded and weak.

nearside front slam panel/inner wing corroded and weak.

offside and nearside front tyre outer sidewalls split.

offside rear tyre outer sidewall split.

various exhaust rubber mount hangers perished and split.

Fail 6 Jan 2014 2,803 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust leaking gases.

exhaust rubber mount hangers perished and split.

nearside front floor pan corroded and weak.

offside and nearside front tyres outer sidewalls split.

offside rear tyre outer sidewall split.

Pass 4 Oct 2010 62,710 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 62,694 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 62,683 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 62,173 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 62,173 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Knocking noise from suspension on the n/s/f front but unable to locate under test procedures

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to the o/s/f floorpan but not yet exccesive.

Pass 24 Jun 2006 61,693 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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KMV 419P is a 1975 Rover 3500 in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1975 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 57,909 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 693 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KMV 419P, 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 51 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 KMV 419P registered?

KMV 419P is a 1975 Rover 3500, first registered on 11 September 1975.

Is KMV 419P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KMV 419P shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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