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SMP 321M

1974 Rover 3500

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1974 Rover 350056,162 mi
4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMP 321M
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1974
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 20 May 2017

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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SMP 321M is a 1974 Rover 3500 in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SMP 321M, 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 SMP 321M registered?

SMP 321M is a 1974 Rover 3500, first registered on 18 June 1974.

Is SMP 321M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SMP 321M shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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