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EWK 99L

1972 Rover 3500 S

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,138 mi
Last recorded97,138 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1972 Rover 3500 S52,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWK 99L
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 97,138 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

both front floors corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2016 95,555 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 95,553 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 95,275 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 95,274 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 94,895 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

clutch slave cylinder leaking

play in nearside steering drop arm

Fail 18 Dec 2014 94,893 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

clutch slave cylinder leaking

play in nearside steering drop arm

Pass 13 Jan 2012 93,106 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to o/s/r step sill

n/s/r drive shaft boot split

Fail 10 Jan 2012 93,105 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to o/s/r step sill

n/s/r drive shaft boot split

Pass 17 Dec 2010 91,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

hazard lights flashing fast

Fail 16 Dec 2010 91,911 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

hazard lights flashing fast

Pass 4 Jan 2010 90,155 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear door corroded

offside rear u/j corroded

slight corrosion in both front floors

Fail 11 Dec 2009 90,155 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

nearside rear door corroded

offside rear u/j corroded

rear diff leaking

Pass 10 Dec 2008 8,085 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2008 8,085 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 87,927 miles

slight play in balljoint on drag link end to steering box

Pass 27 Nov 2006 85,545 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 85,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Rover 3500 S?

Based on 2,030 MOT tests across 249 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
427
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
249
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 114
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 70
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
brake recording little or no effort 37
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EWK 99L is a 1972 Rover 3500 S in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EWK 99L, 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 EWK 99L registered?

EWK 99L is a 1972 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 12 September 1972.

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