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GRE 395N

1974 Rover 3500

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,419 mi
Last recorded87,419 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1974 Rover 350056,162 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRE 395N
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1974
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 87,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 84,011 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 81,393 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 81,369 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 81,364 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 81,359 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 81,336 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 81,336 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 81,167 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Comment corrosion on front and rear brake discs.

Comment weld repairs on near side and off side rear inner wings.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 81,167 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Comment corrosion on front and rear brake discs.

Comment weld repairs on near side and off side rear inner wings.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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GRE 395N is a 1974 Rover 3500 in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GRE 395N, 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 GRE 395N registered?

GRE 395N is a 1974 Rover 3500, first registered on 25 November 1974.

Is GRE 395N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRE 395N shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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