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UPL 870M

1974 Rover 3500 S

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,087 mi
Last recorded58,087 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1974 Rover 3500 S58,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPL 870M
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1974
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 58,087 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 58,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2023 55,965 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 55,965 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 52,150 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 49,375 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 46,298 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 42,349 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 38,680 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 36,124 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 31,560 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 3500 S?

Based on 2,030 MOT tests across 249 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
427
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
249
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 114
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 70
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
brake recording little or no effort 37
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UPL 870M is a 1974 Rover 3500 S in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UPL 870M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UPL 870M registered?

UPL 870M is a 1974 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 1 February 1974.

Is UPL 870M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPL 870M shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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