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TOW 284H

1970 Rover 3500

Brown Petrol 3531cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

29,276 mi
Last recorded29,276 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 1970 Rover 350046,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOW 284H
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1970
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,531cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2014 29,276 miles

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

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 29,253 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 26,903 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2012 24,232 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 24,208 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 19,075 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Nov 2010 16,747 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 16,690 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Nov 2009 16,687 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 16,665 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 16,665 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 16,661 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 16,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 16,595 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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TOW 284H is a 1970 Rover 3500 in Brown with a 3,531cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1970 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 46,463 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 693 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TOW 284H, 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 56 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 TOW 284H registered?

TOW 284H is a 1970 Rover 3500, first registered on 16 January 1970.

Is TOW 284H safe to buy?

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