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GRR 578N

1974 Rover 3500

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,401 mi
Last recorded71,401 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 1974 Rover 350056,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRR 578N
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1974
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 71,401 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 71,396 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 71,343 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 71,323 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

extensive welding repairs

offside rear tyre cracking around tread area

suspension components corroding

wear in rear de-dion tube

Fail 1 Sep 2016 71,323 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

extensive welding repairs

offside rear tyre cracking around tread area

suspension components corroding

wear in rear de-dion tube

Pass 11 Sep 2015 71,298 miles

noted welding repairs

suspension corroding

Pass 28 Aug 2014 71,238 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 71,196 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 71,128 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 71,128 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 70,945 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 70,599 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 70,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 70,043 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 70,016 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2005 69,868 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 69,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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GRR 578N is a 1974 Rover 3500 in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GRR 578N, 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 GRR 578N registered?

GRR 578N is a 1974 Rover 3500, first registered on 5 December 1974.

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The MOT history for GRR 578N shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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