MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,917 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear brake disc slightly warped
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside and offside front suspension upper ball joints creaking
nearside rear brake disc slightly warped
How Reliable is the Rover 3500 S?
Based on 2,030 MOT tests across 249 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SMT 829M is a 1974 Rover 3500 S in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 SMT 829M, 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.
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What year was SMT 829M registered?
SMT 829M is a 1974 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 7 February 1974.
Is SMT 829M safe to buy?
The MOT history for SMT 829M shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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