CarVerify

Free Car Check

SVR 79H

1970 Rover 3500

Green Petrol 3528cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,146 mi
Last recorded93,146 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 1970 Rover 350046,463 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVR 79H
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 93,146 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 93,129 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 87,479 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 87,470 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 83,338 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 83,103 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 82,865 miles

under floor area has been repaired and sealed

Pass 22 Sep 2007 82,285 miles

Front seatbelt covers in poor condition.

Interior mirror edges in poor condition..

O/S door mirror missing..needed for added safety.

surface corrosion chassis/bump stop housing area around rear axle assembly.

Fail 5 Sep 2007 82,268 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

o/s door mirror missing

surface corrosion chassis over rear axle

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
Full Rover 3500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SVR 79H is a 1970 Rover 3500 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SVR 79H, 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

How do I check the history of SVR 79H?

You can check the full history of SVR 79H by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SVR 79H registered?

SVR 79H is a 1970 Rover 3500, first registered on 2 July 1970.

Is SVR 79H safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVR 79H shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SVR 79H have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SVR 79H. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.