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REW 745M

1974 Rover 3500

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

25,297 mi
Last recorded25,297 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1974 Rover 350056,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREW 745M
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1974
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 25,297 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 23,989 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 21,402 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 21,400 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 21,177 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 19,948 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 19,941 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side lower effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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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REW 745M is a 1974 Rover 3500 in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 REW 745M, 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.

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What year was REW 745M registered?

REW 745M is a 1974 Rover 3500, first registered on 21 June 1974.

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The MOT history for REW 745M shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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