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UPX 75N

1974 Rover 3500

Beige Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,482 mi
Last recorded41,482 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 Rover 350056,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPX 75N
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1974
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 41,482 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front and nearside front inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting offside front (2.4.G.2)

Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 41,176 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight exhaust leak from OSF joint

Fail 2 Aug 2016 41,170 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Slight exhaust leak from OSF joint

Pass 5 Aug 2011 40,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

offside front and nearside front floor pans/sills corroding

offside rear and nearside rear brake discs corroding

Fail 1 Aug 2011 40,890 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

offside front and nearside front floor pans/sills corroding

offside rear and nearside rear brake discs corroding

Pass 9 Jun 2010 40,115 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 39,156 miles

Front damper mounts slightly perished, but not resulting in excessive play.

Front dampers deteriated but still performing.

Slight imballance of rear service brake.

Pass 7 Dec 2006 39,108 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear sill corroded. not within prescribed area

rear brake imbalance. n/s/r 250kg- o/s/r 190kg

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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UPX 75N is a 1974 Rover 3500 in Beige with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 UPX 75N, 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

How do I check the history of UPX 75N?

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What year was UPX 75N registered?

UPX 75N is a 1974 Rover 3500, first registered on 31 July 1974.

Is UPX 75N safe to buy?

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