MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,138 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak ()
both front floors corroded
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)
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)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
Oil leak
nearside rear door corroded
offside rear u/j corroded
slight corrosion in both front floors
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
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight play in balljoint on drag link end to steering box
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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EWK 99L is a 1972 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 12 September 1972.
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