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YUU 632H

1970 Rover 3500

Gold Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

63,428 mi
Last recorded63,428 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1970 Rover 350046,463 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUU 632H
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1970
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 63,428 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively UJ has slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively UJ has slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 63,141 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 62,771 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 62,329 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 61,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Footwell has a small rust hole

Offside Rear Upper Spring seat is rusty

Fail 2 Nov 2021 61,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Footwell has a small rust hole

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Spring seat is rusty

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 57,780 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 57,228 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 56,147 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 56,144 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 55,624 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2015 55,624 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 May 2015 55,621 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 55,545 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 54,085 miles

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

Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 54,083 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 53,590 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 53,588 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 52,076 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 51,082 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 51,082 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 49,797 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 49,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 45,996 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 45,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 42,039 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 41,911 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 39,626 miles

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

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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YUU 632H is a 1970 Rover 3500 in Gold with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1970 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 46,463 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 YUU 632H, 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 56 years old, this Rover 3500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YUU 632H is a 1970 Rover 3500, first registered on 11 February 1970.

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