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OCD 660M

1973 Rover 3500 S

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

42,734 mi
Last recorded42,734 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 1973 Rover 3500 S60,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCD 660M
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 42,734 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 42,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 41,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine damp/oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2020 41,872 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside + offside (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower rear most suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

engine damp/oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2019 41,589 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fog lamp not working.

Pass 5 Jul 2018 40,913 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 40,047 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 39,096 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 38,093 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 37,527 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2013 37,041 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2012 36,286 miles

rear fog lamp tell-tail light not working

Fail 26 Jun 2012 36,284 miles

Nearside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

rear fog lamp tell-tail light not working

Pass 21 Jun 2011 35,370 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2010 34,385 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 33,498 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2009 33,498 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 32,694 miles

hand brake travel slightly high

rear brakes imbalance

Pass 9 Jul 2007 32,087 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 31,655 miles

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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OCD 660M is a 1973 Rover 3500 S in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1973 Rover 3500 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 60,453 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 OCD 660M, 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 53 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 OCD 660M registered?

OCD 660M is a 1973 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 16 November 1973.

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