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PDW 899M

1973 Rover 3500 S

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,136 mi
Last recorded68,136 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 1973 Rover 3500 S60,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDW 899M
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 68,136 miles

heavy oil leaks.

underside of vehicle and components covered in sealant.

Fail 26 Sep 2016 68,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper ball joint (2.4.G.2)

heavy oil leaks.

underside of vehicle and components covered in sealant.

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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PDW 899M is a 1973 Rover 3500 S in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 PDW 899M, 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 PDW 899M registered?

PDW 899M is a 1973 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is PDW 899M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PDW 899M shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PDW 899M have outstanding finance?

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