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XYC 484M

1974 Rover 3500

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

81,406 mi
Last recorded81,406 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 1974 Rover 350056,162 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYC 484M
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 81,406 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 81,046 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 78,990 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 78,117 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 78,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2018 78,010 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2017 75,899 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 74,528 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 73,311 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 71,309 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 69,011 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 66,280 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 64,524 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 63,085 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 62,294 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 62,265 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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XYC 484M is a 1974 Rover 3500 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 XYC 484M, 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.

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What year was XYC 484M registered?

XYC 484M is a 1974 Rover 3500, first registered on 3 July 1974.

Is XYC 484M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XYC 484M shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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