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WML 885M

1974 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

59,651 mi
Last recorded59,651 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 1974 Rover 350056,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWML 885M
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 59,651 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 58,376 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 56,486 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 54,078 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 51,090 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 50,334 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 50,133 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 49,764 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 49,760 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2014 49,461 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 46,467 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 46,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Hand brake travel is quite high.

Pass 20 Aug 2008 42,868 miles

advise wipers poor

strong advise underbody corrosion

Fail 1 Aug 2008 42,794 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 38,949 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 36,166 miles

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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WML 885M is a 1974 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WML 885M, 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 WML 885M registered?

WML 885M is a 1974 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 July 1974.

Is WML 885M safe to buy?

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