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TMY 500M

1973 Rover 3500 S

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,593 mi
Last recorded86,593 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1973 Rover 3500 S60,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMY 500M
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 86,593 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 86,581 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 79,273 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 86,575 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 86,558 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underseal on underside of vehicle and can not make full inspection of vehicle

weather crack on offside rear tyre

Fail 29 May 2012 86,558 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underseal on underside of vehicle and can not make full inspection of vehicle

weather crack on offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2011 86,451 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 86,451 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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TMY 500M is a 1973 Rover 3500 S in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TMY 500M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TMY 500M?

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What year was TMY 500M registered?

TMY 500M is a 1973 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 11 September 1973.

Is TMY 500M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TMY 500M shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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