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PJI 5011

1974 Rover 3500 S

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,968 mi
Last recorded52,968 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 Rover 3500 S58,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJI 5011
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 52,968 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 52,853 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 52,741 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2013 52,496 miles

Both front tyres balding on inner edges

N/s rear brake back plate damp

Oil leaks from engine, gearbox and rear diff

Slight play in steering at road wheels

Fail 19 Apr 2013 52,496 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both front tyres balding on inner edges

N/s rear brake back plate damp

Oil leaks from engine, gearbox and rear diff

Slight play in steering at road wheels

Fail 5 Apr 2012 51,774 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leakage from engine

Slight oile leak from n/s rear drum

Pass 5 Apr 2012 51,774 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Oil leakage from engine

Slight oile leak from n/s rear drum

Pass 30 Mar 2011 49,961 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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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PJI 5011 is a 1974 Rover 3500 S in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1974 Rover 3500 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 58,087 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 PJI 5011, 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 52 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 PJI 5011 registered?

PJI 5011 is a 1974 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 19 September 1974.

Is PJI 5011 safe to buy?

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