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GAE 144N

1974 Rover 3500

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,445 mi
Last recorded56,445 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1974 Rover 350056,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAE 144N
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1974
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 56,445 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 56,112 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 56,112 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 56,071 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 56,030 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear most (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear most (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 55,231 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 55,048 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 55,001 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 54,802 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 54,169 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering inner idler unit

Pass 3 Dec 2009 53,740 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 53,692 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 52,792 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 52,792 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.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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GAE 144N is a 1974 Rover 3500 in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GAE 144N, 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 GAE 144N registered?

GAE 144N is a 1974 Rover 3500, first registered on 28 October 1974.

Is GAE 144N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAE 144N shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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