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TVB 488M

1973 Rover 3500 S

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,158 mi
Last recorded95,158 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2009
Typical for 1973 Rover 3500 S60,453 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVB 488M
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2009 95,158 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front offside valance corroded front edge

Pass 18 Jul 2008 95,144 miles

nearside front valance corroded

offside front outrigger corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 95,144 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front valance corroded

offside front outrigger corroded

Pass 9 May 2007 95,021 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 94,835 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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TVB 488M is a 1973 Rover 3500 S in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1973 Rover 3500 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 60,453 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 TVB 488M, 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 53 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 TVB 488M registered?

TVB 488M is a 1973 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 16 October 1973.

Is TVB 488M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVB 488M shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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