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ROC 842M

1974 Rover 3500

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,315 mi
Last recorded49,315 miles
Recorded on30 May 2020
Typical for 1974 Rover 350056,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROC 842M
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2020 49,315 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 48,121 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 48,071 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange joint (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 48,071 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange joint (7.1.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 48,024 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 48,024 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 47,928 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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ROC 842M is a 1974 Rover 3500 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 ROC 842M, 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 ROC 842M registered?

ROC 842M is a 1974 Rover 3500, first registered on 6 February 1974.

Is ROC 842M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROC 842M shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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