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WAY 620S

1978 Rover 3500

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,606 mi
Last recorded46,606 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 1978 Rover 350024,924 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAY 620S
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 46,606 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 45,236 miles

steering rack has leak will require attentiom in near future

Fail 5 Mar 2010 45,236 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

steering rack has leak will require attentiom in near future

Fail 14 May 2009 45,225 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 43,155 miles

22 spots of corrosion

brake hose furrels corroded

oil on steering rack

Fail 13 Dec 2007 43,155 miles

22 spots of corrosion

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake hose furrels corroded

oil on steering rack

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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WAY 620S is a 1978 Rover 3500 in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 24,924 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 WAY 620S, 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 48 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 WAY 620S registered?

WAY 620S is a 1978 Rover 3500, first registered on 24 January 1978.

Is WAY 620S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAY 620S shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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