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PTR 58M

1974 Rover 3500 S

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,603 mi
Last recorded83,603 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 1974 Rover 3500 S58,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTR 58M
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 83,603 miles

corrosion forming underside floors and previous repairs corroding in places

Pass 24 Jan 2011 83,180 miles

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

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

rear axel leak near brakes

Pass 5 Feb 2010 82,148 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 81,901 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 80,657 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 80,290 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 80,290 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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PTR 58M is a 1974 Rover 3500 S in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PTR 58M, 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 PTR 58M registered?

PTR 58M is a 1974 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 1 February 1974.

Is PTR 58M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTR 58M shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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