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XBY 152N

1974 Rover 3500

Orange Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,758 mi
Last recorded39,758 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 1974 Rover 350056,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBY 152N
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 39,758 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 39,757 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 39,186 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 38,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Sill covers fitted both sides.

Welding to under side of car covered with underseal.

Pass 2 Aug 2007 33,623 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust system heavily repaired and corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2007 33,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust system heavily repaired and corroded

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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XBY 152N is a 1974 Rover 3500 in Orange with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XBY 152N, 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

How do I check the history of XBY 152N?

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What year was XBY 152N registered?

XBY 152N is a 1974 Rover 3500, first registered on 4 September 1974.

Is XBY 152N safe to buy?

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