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RNX 303M

1974 Rover 3500 S

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

20,983 mi
Last recorded20,983 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 1974 Rover 3500 S58,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNX 303M
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 20,983 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 17,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 17,831 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 13,904 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 10,138 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 6,820 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Minor noise O/S/R wheel bearing

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 3,848 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 16 Feb 2013 3,772 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 60 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 73,715 miles

Oil leak

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

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 15 Dec 2010 73,673 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 73,673 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 73,214 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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RNX 303M is a 1974 Rover 3500 S in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RNX 303M, 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 RNX 303M registered?

RNX 303M is a 1974 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 8 February 1974.

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The MOT history for RNX 303M shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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