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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Rover 3500 S. Check any 3500 S by registration number below.

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91.3%

Avg Pass Rate

+17.0%

vs Rover Avg

2

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Rover 3500 S — MOT Reliability Overview

The Rover 3500 S has an average MOT pass rate of 91.3%, which is 17.0 percentage points above the Rover brand average of 74.3%. This is a strong result, indicating that the 3500 S is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Rover 3500 S, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Rover 3500 S performs at MOT across different model years.

1972

Based on 36 vehicles

91.7%Excellent
Rover average: 74.3%
Retest Rate

5.3%

0

Based on 33 vehicles

90.9%Excellent
Rover average: 74.3%
Mileage at 5yr

39k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

11.1%

Front

5.6%

Rear Offside

2.8%

Other Rover Models

Compare MOT reliability across Rover models.

Rover 25

67.2% pass rate

Rover Metro

68.7% pass rate

Rover 623

52.1% pass rate

Rover 418

82.9% pass rate

Rover 620

55.0% pass rate

Rover 75

63.6% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

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MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Rover 3500 S

Rover 3500 S — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Rover 3500 S MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Rover 3500 S?
The average MOT pass rate for the Rover 3500 S is 91.3% compared to the Rover average of 74.3%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Rover 3500 S?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Rover 3500 S reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 91.3%, the Rover 3500 S is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Rover 3500 S?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Rover 3500 S?
Typical mileage for the Rover 3500 S: 39,129 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used 3500 S to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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