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VRO 196M

1974 Rover 3500 S

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,050 mi
Last recorded63,050 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 Rover 3500 S58,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRO 196M
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 63,050 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 63,004 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 62,596 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 61,821 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 60,548 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 60,548 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 60,547 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 60,288 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 60,078 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 60,071 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 60,006 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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VRO 196M is a 1974 Rover 3500 S in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VRO 196M, 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 VRO 196M registered?

VRO 196M is a 1974 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 13 February 1974.

Is VRO 196M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRO 196M shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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