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ANB 280M

1974 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

54,070 mi
Last recorded54,070 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1974 Rover 350056,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANB 280M
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 54,070 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 53,690 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 52,895 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 52,141 miles

OSF and NSF tyres perished

Fail 11 May 2015 52,136 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f and o/s/f ttres perished

Pass 3 Jul 2013 51,781 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 51,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 51,206 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 May 2010 50,233 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 48,986 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 47,886 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 46,681 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 45,066 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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ANB 280M is a 1974 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ANB 280M, 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 ANB 280M registered?

ANB 280M is a 1974 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 February 1974.

Is ANB 280M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANB 280M shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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