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TWJ 306L

1973 Rover 3500 S

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,059 mi
Last recorded18,059 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 1973 Rover 3500 S60,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWJ 306L
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 18,059 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 18,041 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 17,766 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Jul 2014 17,395 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 16,826 miles

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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TWJ 306L is a 1973 Rover 3500 S in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TWJ 306L, 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 TWJ 306L registered?

TWJ 306L is a 1973 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 6 February 1973.

Is TWJ 306L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TWJ 306L 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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