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GBJ 500N

1974 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,964 mi
Last recorded19,964 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 1974 Rover 350056,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBJ 500N
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 19,964 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jul 2017 19,946 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 50% imbalance .. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

oil leaks

rear discs worn pads worn uneven

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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GBJ 500N is a 1974 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GBJ 500N, 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 GBJ 500N?

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What year was GBJ 500N registered?

GBJ 500N is a 1974 Rover 3500, first registered on 11 October 1974.

Is GBJ 500N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBJ 500N shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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