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

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82.5%

Avg Pass Rate

+8.2%

vs Rover Avg

8

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Rover 3500 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Rover 3500 has an average MOT pass rate of 82.5%, which is 8.2 percentage points above the Rover brand average of 74.3%. This is a strong result, indicating that the 3500 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Rover 3500, 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 performs at MOT across different model years.

1986

Based on 73 vehicles

82.2%Good
Rover average: 74.3%
Dangerous Defects

3.8%

Retest Rate

7.7%

1985

Based on 83 vehicles

81.9%Good
Rover average: 74.3%
Dangerous Defects

1.7%

Retest Rate

20.0%

1984

Based on 74 vehicles

90.5%Excellent
Rover average: 74.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

1975

Based on 67 vehicles

82.1%Good
Rover average: 74.3%
Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

34.1%

1974

Based on 66 vehicles

89.4%Excellent
Rover average: 74.3%
Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

9.1%

1973

Based on 56 vehicles

66.1%Average
Rover average: 74.3%
Dangerous Defects

9.1%

Retest Rate

18.2%

1972

Based on 54 vehicles

83.3%Good
Rover average: 74.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

10.7%

0

Based on 291 vehicles

84.9%Good
Rover average: 74.3%
Mileage at 5yr

69k mi

Where Failures Occur

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

Rear Offside

16.4%

Nearside

11.0%

Offside

9.6%

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

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

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

Rover 3500 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Rover 3500 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Rover 3500?
The average MOT pass rate for the Rover 3500 is 82.5% 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?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Rover 3500 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 82.5%, the Rover 3500 is rated as "Good" 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?
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?
Typical mileage for the Rover 3500: 68,879 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used 3500 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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