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TUG 443M

1974 Rover 3500 S

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,151 mi
Last recorded87,151 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 1974 Rover 3500 S58,087 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUG 443M
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1974
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 87,151 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 87,151 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2007 86,782 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 86,777 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 86,400 miles

both rear discs slightly pitted

child seat fitted in nearside front position, therefore unable to check adult seat belt correctly

major welding repair work on offside floor

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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TUG 443M is a 1974 Rover 3500 S in Brown 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 TUG 443M, 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 TUG 443M registered?

TUG 443M is a 1974 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 1 March 1974.

Is TUG 443M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TUG 443M shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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