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WGH 71M

1974 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,477 mi
Last recorded78,477 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 1974 Rover 350056,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGH 71M
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011 78,477 miles

corrosion n/s/f floor outside perscriber area

Fail 8 Aug 2011 78,450 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion n/s f floor outside perscribed area

Pass 11 Aug 2010 78,374 miles

Nearside and offside front floor corroded but not within prescribed areas

Fail 5 Aug 2010 78,374 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside and offside front floor corroded but not within prescribed areas

Pass 26 Sep 2007 78,316 miles

Corrosion n/s/f floor outside perscribed area

Slight wear n/s steering idler

Pass 27 Sep 2006 77,609 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

offside front of foot well corroded and holed but not within prescribed area.

Fail 26 Sep 2006 77,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

offside front of foot well corroded and holed but not within prescribed area.

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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WGH 71M is a 1974 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WGH 71M, 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 WGH 71M registered?

WGH 71M is a 1974 Rover 3500, first registered on 25 March 1974.

Is WGH 71M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGH 71M shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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