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RRW 292M

1974 Rover 3500 S

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

34,711 mi
Last recorded34,711 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1974 Rover 3500 S58,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRW 292M
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 34,711 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 33,116 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 32,087 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 30,741 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 29,575 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Pass 4 Mar 2019 26,865 miles

Offside inner sill starting to rot, outside prescribed areas

Pass 19 Feb 2018 23,949 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 20,239 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 116,681 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 116,681 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 112,373 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 107,997 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 103,092 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 98,215 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 92,670 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 86,610 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 81,261 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 75,636 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 70,644 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 66,012 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 66,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Rover 3500 S?

Based on 2,030 MOT tests across 249 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
427
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
249
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 114
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 70
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
brake recording little or no effort 37
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RRW 292M is a 1974 Rover 3500 S in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1974 Rover 3500 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 58,087 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 3500 S fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 114 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RRW 292M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3500 S typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 52 years old, this Rover 3500 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RRW 292M registered?

RRW 292M is a 1974 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 12 March 1974.

Is RRW 292M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRW 292M shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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