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TAO 199N

1974 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,404 mi
Last recorded14,404 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1974 Rover 350056,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAO 199N
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 14,404 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 14,211 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 13,927 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 13,605 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 13,073 miles

Nearside Front slight bind

Pass 15 Jun 2018 12,838 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2016 12,746 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 12,503 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 12,411 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 12,411 miles

Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 12,161 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Aug 2006 12,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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TAO 199N is a 1974 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TAO 199N, 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

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What year was TAO 199N registered?

TAO 199N is a 1974 Rover 3500, first registered on 23 September 1974.

Is TAO 199N safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAO 199N shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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