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LLF 297P

1975 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

4,561 mi
Last recorded4,561 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1975 Rover 350057,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLF 297P
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 4,561 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 1,431 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 1,643 miles

All brake pipes starting to corrode.

All steering and suspension bushes starting to perish.

All underbody panels starting to corrode.

Engine oil leak.

N/S/Front tyre slightly miss shaped

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

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

Slight blow from exhaust mid section

Slight play in all steering and suspension bushes.

Slight play in steering shaft and top bush.

Slight power steering leak at pump

Pass 31 Mar 2015 98,304 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 94,785 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 94,785 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 91,918 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 91,918 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 88,915 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 87,023 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 87,023 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

sills covered

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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LLF 297P is a 1975 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LLF 297P, 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 LLF 297P registered?

LLF 297P is a 1975 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 October 1975.

Is LLF 297P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LLF 297P shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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