1974 Rover 3500 3.5L Petrol · VTJ 515M
1974 Rover 3500 (3.5L, petrol). First registered 05 Jun 1974. Recorded mileage 76,615 miles. MOT valid until 09 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 3500
- Year / Origin
- 1974 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,615 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VTJ 515M Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2025
- 76,615 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VTJ 515M MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1974 Rover 3500 (VTJ 515M) between February 2006 and December 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 10 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)”; “Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
VTJ 515M Mileage History
- 02/02/200672,639 mi
- 13/02/200772,897 mi+258 mi
- 13/02/200873,125 mi+228 mi
- 13/02/200873,125 mi
- 17/02/200973,417 mi+292 mi
- 15/02/201073,611 mi+194 mi
- 15/02/201073,611 mi
- 03/02/201173,782 mi+171 mi
- 09/02/201273,893 mi+111 mi
- 06/02/201374,033 mi+140 mi
- 20/02/201374,063 mi+30 mi
- 12/02/201474,382 mi+319 mi
- 30/01/201574,499 mi+117 mi
- 12/02/201674,356 mi-143 mi
- 19/02/201674,656 mi+300 mi
- 03/02/201774,826 mi+170 mi
- 16/02/201874,992 mi+166 mi
- 28/03/201874,998 mi+6 mi
- 06/03/201975,258 mi+260 mi
- 10/12/202576,615 mi+1,357 mi
Average of roughly 200 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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