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NDL 535M

1974 Rover 3500

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,042 mi
Last recorded56,042 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 Rover 350056,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDL 535M
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1974
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 56,042 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 55,960 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jan 2015 55,930 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 55,825 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 55,707 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 55,707 miles

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 55,683 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 55,481 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rubbers starting to perish

offside and nearside rear suspension bushes starting to perish

offside rear brake caliper slightly damp but no leaks found

Fail 4 Jul 2008 55,481 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rubbers starting to perish

offside and nearside rear suspension bushes starting to perish

offside rear brake caliper slightly damp but no leaks found

Pass 11 Jun 2007 54,357 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 53,647 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 53,062 miles

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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NDL 535M is a 1974 Rover 3500 in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NDL 535M, 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.

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What year was NDL 535M registered?

NDL 535M is a 1974 Rover 3500, first registered on 7 March 1974.

Is NDL 535M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NDL 535M shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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