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VOU 858N

1974 Rover 3500 S

Orange Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,503 mi
Last recorded1,503 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 1974 Rover 3500 S58,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOU 858N
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 1,503 miles

all tyres perished

nearside front steering ball joint slight play

Pass 22 Feb 2017 1,104 miles

Offside Front tyre perished.

both rear tyres perished.

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 981 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear diff mountings in poor condtion

Fail 21 Jun 2016 981 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear diff mountings in poor condtion

Pass 26 Jun 2015 814 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

diff mountings worn

Pass 25 Jun 2014 601 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

extensive body repairs

movement in rear diff mounts

Fail 23 Jun 2014 600 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

extensive body repairs

Pass 26 Jul 2012 99,790 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust baffel loose in front box

extensive repairs to body

Fail 18 Jul 2012 99,790 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

extensive repairs to body

Pass 30 Jun 2011 98,901 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

diff mountings perished allowing diff to move

extensive weilding to sills floor ect

Fail 30 Jun 2011 98,901 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

diff mountings perished allowing diff to move

extensive weilding to sills floor ect

Pass 16 Jul 2010 98,301 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 96,989 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 96,768 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 96,704 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

horn sound becoming poor

Pass 10 Jul 2006 96,570 miles

poss" noise o/s front wheel bearing?

slight wear n/s steering idler

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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VOU 858N is a 1974 Rover 3500 S in Orange with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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 VOU 858N, 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.

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What year was VOU 858N registered?

VOU 858N is a 1974 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 1 September 1974.

Is VOU 858N safe to buy?

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