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VMF 132M

1974 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,435 mi
Last recorded72,435 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 1974 Rover 350056,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMF 132M
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 Oct 2015 72,435 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 71,530 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 70,878 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 70,303 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 69,714 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 68,334 miles

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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VMF 132M is a 1974 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VMF 132M, 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 VMF 132M?

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What year was VMF 132M registered?

VMF 132M is a 1974 Rover 3500, first registered on 9 May 1974.

Is VMF 132M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMF 132M shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VMF 132M have outstanding finance?

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