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PTM 703M

1971 Rover 3500

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

4,788 mi
Last recorded4,788 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 1971 Rover 350057,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTM 703M
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 4,788 miles

various repairs carried to underside of vehicle and heavily undersealed.

Fail 21 Jul 2016 4,788 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both nearside and offside inner/ outer sills (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front inner wing and floor pan rear chassis area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 64,779 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

welding carried out to vehicle front and rear floor pan

Pass 29 Nov 2012 64,766 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 64,435 miles

corrosion both front inner wings

repair o/s rear inner wing

Fail 19 Jul 2011 64,313 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion both front inner wings

corrosion o/s front floor

repair o/s rear inner wing

Pass 23 Jul 2010 62,725 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 62,723 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 59,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 59,198 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 56,722 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 56,722 miles

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 55,415 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 55,415 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 54,040 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side iner door seal rusted

off side rear wheel arch rusted

offside front tyre worn on iner edge

How Reliable is the Rover 3500?

Based on 14,910 MOT tests across 1,854 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
441
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,854
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 651
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 460
parking brake recording little or no effort 429
brake recording little or no effort 331
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PTM 703M is a 1971 Rover 3500 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 57,726 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 693 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PTM 703M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3500 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 55 years old, this Rover 3500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PTM 703M registered?

PTM 703M is a 1971 Rover 3500, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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