CarVerify

Free Car Check

PKA 437M

1974 Rover 3500

Brown Petrol 3528cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45,797 mi
Last recorded45,797 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 1974 Rover 350056,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKA 437M
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1974
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 45,797 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 45,763 miles

all fours tyres showing signs of perishing and cracking on outer sidewalls

fuel pipes on underside of vehicle in centre are hanging down but cannot be classed as insecure

rubber supporting ring broken on centre silencer but does not leave exhaust system insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2014 45,725 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 45,484 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 45,184 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 45,094 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 45,088 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 44,996 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 44,977 miles

n/s front brake flex hose lock nut missing no rear seat belts fitted due to age of vehicle

Fail 28 Mar 2009 44,977 miles

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

n/s front brake flex hose lock nut missing no rear seat belts fitted due to age of vehicle

Fail 5 Apr 2008 44,569 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 44,569 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 44,098 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 43,593 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
Full Rover 3500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PKA 437M is a 1974 Rover 3500 in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PKA 437M, 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 PKA 437M?

You can check the full history of PKA 437M by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PKA 437M registered?

PKA 437M is a 1974 Rover 3500, first registered on 11 March 1974.

Is PKA 437M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PKA 437M shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PKA 437M have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PKA 437M. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.