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TJD 178M

1973 Rover 3500

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,033 mi
Last recorded5,033 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2005
Typical for 1973 Rover 350064,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJD 178M
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2005 5,033 miles

Offside Rear 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)

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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TJD 178M is a 1973 Rover 3500 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 64,053 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 TJD 178M, 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 53 years old, this Rover 3500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TJD 178M registered?

TJD 178M is a 1973 Rover 3500, first registered on 8 November 1973.

Is TJD 178M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TJD 178M shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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