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GYF 81N

1974 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,609 mi
Last recorded18,609 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 1974 Rover 350056,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYF 81N
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 3 Jan 2018 18,609 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 18,507 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 18,160 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 17,427 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 16,740 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 15,299 miles

Oil leak

nearside front suspension slight play

Pass 21 Oct 2011 14,617 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 14,146 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 12,958 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 12,134 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 10,915 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 9,265 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 7,188 miles

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

Offside Front 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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GYF 81N is a 1974 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 GYF 81N, 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 GYF 81N?

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What year was GYF 81N registered?

GYF 81N is a 1974 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 December 1974.

Is GYF 81N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYF 81N shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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