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XSP 686

1974 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,340 mi
Last recorded45,340 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 1974 Rover 350056,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSP 686
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 45,340 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play Idler arm (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 45,318 miles

body sill covers fitted

customer asures me seem welding under plug welding

o/s/r wheel slight bind

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Jun 2009 45,177 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 45,170 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 42,378 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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XSP 686 is a 1974 Rover 3500 in Red 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 XSP 686, 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 XSP 686 registered?

XSP 686 is a 1974 Rover 3500, first registered on 4 July 1974.

Is XSP 686 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XSP 686 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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