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OUO 600M

1974 Rover 3500

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,108 mi
Last recorded76,108 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 1974 Rover 350056,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUO 600M
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 76,108 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 75,448 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 74,264 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front discs pitting

Fail 2 Apr 2015 74,264 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front discs pitting

o/s/f floor corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2014 74,157 miles

off side front floor pan corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2014 73,940 miles

front discs pitting

Fail 8 Apr 2014 73,868 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front discs pitting

Pass 15 Feb 2013 73,734 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 73,719 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

bolt missing bumper

n/s/r diff mount free play

rear bumper loose

rubber deteriorated on dion tube

slight pitting front discs

Pass 9 Jul 2012 73,420 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 72,950 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 72,950 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 72,948 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 71,817 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 71,132 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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OUO 600M is a 1974 Rover 3500 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 OUO 600M, 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 OUO 600M registered?

OUO 600M is a 1974 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 January 1974.

Is OUO 600M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUO 600M shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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