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WHV 161M

1974 Rover 3500 S

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

28,012 mi
Last recorded28,012 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1974 Rover 3500 S58,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHV 161M
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 28,012 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 27,317 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 26,673 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 26,384 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 25,884 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 25,298 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 24,513 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 23,795 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 23,097 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 22,030 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 6 Sep 2016 22,030 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2016 21,993 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 21,095 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 181,191 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 18,182 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 16,695 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 15,627 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 15,000 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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WHV 161M is a 1974 Rover 3500 S in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WHV 161M, 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 WHV 161M registered?

WHV 161M is a 1974 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 28 March 1974.

Is WHV 161M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WHV 161M shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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