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DEA 87N

1974 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,099 mi
Last recorded82,099 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1974 Rover 350056,162 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEA 87N
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2026 82,099 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2017 78,930 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 77,438 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 77,263 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 77,246 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 76,470 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 76,107 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 75,743 miles

rust on offside rear lower sill

Pass 4 May 2007 75,392 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 75,381 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pedal excessively corroded (3.3.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pedal excessively corroded (3.3.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 74,693 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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DEA 87N is a 1974 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DEA 87N, 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

How do I check the history of DEA 87N?

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What year was DEA 87N registered?

DEA 87N is a 1974 Rover 3500, first registered on 27 September 1974.

Is DEA 87N safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEA 87N shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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