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RDE 47M

1974 Rover 3500

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,079 mi
Last recorded97,079 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1974 Rover 350056,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDE 47M
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1974
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 97,079 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 88,437 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 88,114 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 87,651 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 86,943 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 85,947 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 84,546 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 86,673 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2006 93,871 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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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RDE 47M is a 1974 Rover 3500 in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RDE 47M, 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 RDE 47M registered?

RDE 47M is a 1974 Rover 3500, first registered on 2 April 1974.

Is RDE 47M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDE 47M shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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