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NDS 838N

1974 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

5,654 mi
Last recorded5,654 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1974 Rover 350056,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDS 838N
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 5,654 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 5,401 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 4,621 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 3,218 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 1,987 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 99,329 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 99,329 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 98,398 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 96,989 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 92,820 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 92,803 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 92,468 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 91,811 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 91,396 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 88,749 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 87,141 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 85,108 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 83,349 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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NDS 838N is a 1974 Rover 3500 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 NDS 838N, 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 NDS 838N?

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What year was NDS 838N registered?

NDS 838N is a 1974 Rover 3500, first registered on 9 October 1974.

Is NDS 838N safe to buy?

The MOT history for NDS 838N shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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