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TST 335K

1972 Rover 3500 S

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,121 mi
Last recorded38,121 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 1972 Rover 3500 S52,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTST 335K
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 38,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 38,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 37,994 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 37,878 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2014 35,498 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 35,330 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 35,262 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2012 32,556 miles

all four tyres slightly perished

Pass 31 Aug 2011 56,540 miles

Both Front Tyres Slightly Perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2010 56,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2010 56,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2009 56,029 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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TST 335K is a 1972 Rover 3500 S in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1972 Rover 3500 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 52,195 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 TST 335K, 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 54 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 TST 335K registered?

TST 335K is a 1972 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 1 May 1972.

Is TST 335K safe to buy?

The MOT history for TST 335K shows 12 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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