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YUY 907M

1974 Rover 3500 S

Orange Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,911 mi
Last recorded83,911 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 1974 Rover 3500 S58,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUY 907M
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 83,911 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 83,909 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front floor corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2017 83,309 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 83,308 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 83,303 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 82,400 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear floor /wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

drivers seat belt mechanism deteriated

passenger seat belt mechanism deteriated

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 14 May 2015 80,371 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 79,485 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 78,704 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 77,192 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 75,047 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 73,199 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Feb 2006 73,198 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BOTH FRONT INNER WING SUPPORT BEAMS RUSTING

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Rover 3500 S?

Based on 2,030 MOT tests across 249 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
427
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
249
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 114
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 70
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
brake recording little or no effort 37
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YUY 907M is a 1974 Rover 3500 S in Orange with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1974 Rover 3500 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 58,087 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 S fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 114 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YUY 907M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3500 S typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 52 years old, this Rover 3500 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YUY 907M is a 1974 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 7 February 1974.

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