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VYK 249M

1974 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,910 mi
Last recorded30,910 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 1974 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto44,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYK 249M
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1974
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2017 30,910 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 29,769 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 27,500 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 26,863 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 3.5 Litre Auto?

Based on 2,952 MOT tests across 356 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
366
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 178
brake binding 110
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
parking brake recording little or no effort 101
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 71
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VYK 249M is a 1974 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1974 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 44,356 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 3.5 Litre Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 178 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VYK 249M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3.5 Litre Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 52 years old, this Rover 3.5 Litre Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VYK 249M registered?

VYK 249M is a 1974 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 5 June 1974.

Is VYK 249M safe to buy?

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