MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,260 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Towbar component insecure (6.6.1) DANGEROUS
all plates welded under vehicle profusely covered wiht bitumen underseal full examination not possible
marginal insecurity front lower panel
some damage front index plate
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
slight damage front chassi rails
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
advise all welding undersealed
advise front panel corroded
How Reliable is the Rover 3500 S?
Based on 2,030 MOT tests across 249 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EOF 229L is a 1972 Rover 3500 S in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1972 Rover 3500 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 52,195 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Rover 3500 S fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 114 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EOF 229L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Rover 3500 S typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Rover 3500 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was EOF 229L registered?
EOF 229L is a 1972 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 1 August 1972.
Is EOF 229L safe to buy?
The MOT history for EOF 229L shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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