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UTW 306L

1972 Rover 3500 S

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

55,609 mi
Last recorded55,609 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 1972 Rover 3500 S52,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTW 306L
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 55,609 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 54,124 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 53,932 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 53,611 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 53,261 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 53,149 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 52,441 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 51,877 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear bump stop rubber missing

Pass 31 Aug 2012 49,819 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 48,446 miles

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

front suspension tie arm ball joint gaiters split

nearside rear bumpstop rubber missing

offside rear jacking point corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2010 47,723 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear bumpstop rubber missing

Pass 17 Sep 2009 46,564 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

gear oil leak

nearside rear bumpstop rubbbers

Pass 28 Aug 2008 45,665 miles

Oil leak

gear oil leak

nearside rear bumpstop rubber missing

Pass 19 Sep 2007 44,385 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 44,371 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 44,162 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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UTW 306L is a 1972 Rover 3500 S in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 UTW 306L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UTW 306L registered?

UTW 306L is a 1972 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is UTW 306L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UTW 306L shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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