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TAF 7N

1974 Rover 3500 S

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,553 mi
Last recorded43,553 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2013
Typical for 1974 Rover 3500 S58,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAF 7N
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2013 43,553 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 43,553 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 43,380 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 43,288 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 43,285 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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TAF 7N is a 1974 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 60%.

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 TAF 7N, 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 TAF 7N registered?

TAF 7N is a 1974 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 23 September 1974.

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