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FBC 774L

1974 Rover 3500

Brown Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,613 mi
Last recorded81,613 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 1974 Rover 350056,162 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBC 774L
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1974
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2011 81,613 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 80,133 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 79,780 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 79,066 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 78,474 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 77,445 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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FBC 774L is a 1974 Rover 3500 in Brown with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FBC 774L, 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 FBC 774L?

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What year was FBC 774L registered?

FBC 774L is a 1974 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 March 1974.

Is FBC 774L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FBC 774L shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FBC 774L have outstanding finance?

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