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SEW 890N

1974 Rover 3500

Beige Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

35,230 mi
Last recorded35,230 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1974 Rover 350056,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEW 890N
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1974
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 35,230 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 35,222 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 34,724 miles

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

all discs slightly corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2013 34,240 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 33,965 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight wear in rear driveshaft uj,s

Pass 31 Oct 2011 33,514 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 32,700 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 32,221 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 31,676 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 31,425 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 30,975 miles

power steering pump damp

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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SEW 890N is a 1974 Rover 3500 in Beige with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 SEW 890N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SEW 890N?

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What year was SEW 890N registered?

SEW 890N is a 1974 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 October 1974.

Is SEW 890N safe to buy?

The MOT history for SEW 890N shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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