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VYB 501M

1974 Rover 3500

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,601 mi
Last recorded49,601 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 1974 Rover 350056,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYB 501M
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 49,601 miles

EMISSIONS EXEMPT

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 49,600 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing locktabs (3.5.1j)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose locktabs (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

EMISSIONS EXEMPT

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

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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VYB 501M is a 1974 Rover 3500 in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VYB 501M, 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

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What year was VYB 501M registered?

VYB 501M is a 1974 Rover 3500, first registered on 16 January 1974.

Is VYB 501M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VYB 501M shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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