MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,593 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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