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WLX 315M

1974 Rover 3500

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,031 mi
Last recorded103,031 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1974 Rover 350056,162 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLX 315M
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 103,031 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 102,938 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 102,834 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 102,818 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 102,808 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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WLX 315M is a 1974 Rover 3500 in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WLX 315M, 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 WLX 315M registered?

WLX 315M is a 1974 Rover 3500, first registered on 19 July 1974.

Is WLX 315M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WLX 315M shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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