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XYU 201N

1974 Rover 3500

Brown Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,987 mi
Last recorded82,987 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 1974 Rover 350056,162 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYU 201N
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1974
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 82,987 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 82,864 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 82,375 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 81,511 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 79,994 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 79,994 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 79,858 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Slight oil leak under gearbox

Slight oil leak under motor

Pass 15 Jul 2014 79,339 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 79,339 miles

Offside Front Upper Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2013 78,860 miles

nearside rear wheel binding

Pass 16 Aug 2012 77,929 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 77,556 miles

n/s/front brake hose getting soft

number plate light dim

rear exhaust silencer getting rusty

Pass 12 Aug 2010 76,649 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 75,601 miles

free play in offside back track rod end

Pass 5 Aug 2008 74,087 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 72,964 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 72,052 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 71,804 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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XYU 201N is a 1974 Rover 3500 in Brown with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XYU 201N, 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 XYU 201N registered?

XYU 201N is a 1974 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 September 1974.

Is XYU 201N safe to buy?

The MOT history for XYU 201N shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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