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RMR 975H

1970 Rover 3500

Yellow Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,975 mi
Last recorded25,975 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1970 Rover 350046,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMR 975H
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 25,975 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2024 25,717 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 24,997 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 24,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2015 21,929 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 21,884 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 21,669 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 21,387 miles

N/S/R bump stop mounting corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 May 2012 21,387 miles

N/S/R bump stop mounting corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 2,001 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 18,170 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 18,170 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 16,843 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 15,944 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 3,362 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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RMR 975H is a 1970 Rover 3500 in Yellow with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RMR 975H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RMR 975H registered?

RMR 975H is a 1970 Rover 3500, first registered on 26 March 1970.

Is RMR 975H safe to buy?

The MOT history for RMR 975H shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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