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TAH 173G

1969 Rover 3.5 Litre

Grey Petrol 3531cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,624 mi
Last recorded72,624 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1969 Rover 3.5 Litre60,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAH 173G
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1969
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,531cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 72,624 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 72,596 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 72,362 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 72,336 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2009 71,118 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 70,288 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 70,288 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 69,687 miles

both rear leaf springs wrapped in tape

slight leak around power steering pump area

vehicle underseal very thick making inspection difficult

Fail 30 May 2006 69,181 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 30 May 2006 69,181 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Rover 3.5 Litre?

Based on 3,326 MOT tests across 389 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
412
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
389
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 193
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 120
parking brake recording little or no effort 105
brake binding 90
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 83
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TAH 173G is a 1969 Rover 3.5 Litre in Grey with a 3,531cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1969 Rover 3.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 60,546 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 3.5 Litre fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 193 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TAH 173G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3.5 Litre typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 57 years old, this Rover 3.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TAH 173G registered?

TAH 173G is a 1969 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 22 January 1969.

Is TAH 173G safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAH 173G shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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