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SDF 177N

1974 Rover 3500

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,941 mi
Last recorded10,941 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 1974 Rover 350056,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDF 177N
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2013 10,941 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 10,941 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 10,135 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 10,124 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 30 May 2009 9,974 miles

exhaust centre box rubber mountings starting to crack

n/s washer jet weak

Pass 23 Jun 2006 9,677 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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SDF 177N is a 1974 Rover 3500 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SDF 177N, 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 SDF 177N?

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What year was SDF 177N registered?

SDF 177N is a 1974 Rover 3500, first registered on 28 August 1974.

Is SDF 177N safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDF 177N shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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