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VPJ 738M

1974 Rover 3500 S

Green Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

14,438 mi
Last recorded14,438 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 1974 Rover 3500 S58,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPJ 738M
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 14,438 miles

Nearside steering idler/damper slight play

Fail 16 Jan 2025 14,438 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside steering idler/damper slight play

Pass 8 Oct 2010 7,697 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 7,697 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 5,538 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 3,936 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 3,927 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

diff to floor bracket

o/s front tyre baulge inner edge

o/s rear fog

Pass 4 Apr 2006 72,556 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s floor sill correded not to excess

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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VPJ 738M is a 1974 Rover 3500 S in Green with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VPJ 738M, 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 VPJ 738M registered?

VPJ 738M is a 1974 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 1 May 1974.

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The MOT history for VPJ 738M shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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