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TDY 198S

1978 Rover 3500

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,391 mi
Last recorded59,391 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1978 Rover 350024,924 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDY 198S
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 59,391 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 58,628 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 58,515 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2007 58,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

nearside front tyre split not to cords

Pass 29 Dec 2006 54,043 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 50,210 miles

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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TDY 198S is a 1978 Rover 3500 in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1978 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 24,924 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 TDY 198S, 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 48 years old, this Rover 3500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TDY 198S?

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What year was TDY 198S registered?

TDY 198S is a 1978 Rover 3500, first registered on 3 April 1978.

Is TDY 198S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TDY 198S shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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