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RWT 295M

1971 Rover 3500 S

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,439 mi
Last recorded92,439 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2009
Typical for 1971 Rover 3500 S59,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWT 295M
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2009 92,439 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 92,081 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 91,269 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 91,269 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 89,855 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Various oil leaks

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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RWT 295M is a 1971 Rover 3500 S in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Rover 3500 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 59,596 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 RWT 295M, 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 55 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 RWT 295M registered?

RWT 295M is a 1971 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is RWT 295M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RWT 295M shows 5 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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