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RSN 904M

1974 Rover 3500

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,035 mi
Last recorded66,035 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 1974 Rover 350056,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSN 904M
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 66,035 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 66,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 65,341 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 63,935 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 63,385 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 62,712 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 62,118 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 61,714 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 61,072 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 61,072 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 17 May 2008 60,606 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 59,467 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 59,234 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Mar 2006 59,230 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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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RSN 904M is a 1974 Rover 3500 in Red 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 RSN 904M, 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 RSN 904M registered?

RSN 904M is a 1974 Rover 3500, first registered on 17 June 1974.

Is RSN 904M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSN 904M 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.

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