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119 DYP

1973 Rover 3.5 Litre

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

7,190 mi
Last recorded7,190 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre63,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration119 DYP
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 7,190 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 7,024 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 6,721 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 6,274 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 5,257 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 4,215 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 4,213 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear door damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2014 1,702 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2011 567 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 567 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 99,598 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 98,865 miles

Windscreen washer fluid is draining back.

How Reliable is the Rover 3.5 Litre?

Based on 3,326 MOT tests across 389 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
412
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
389
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 193
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 120
parking brake recording little or no effort 105
brake binding 90
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 83
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119 DYP is a 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 63,446 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 3.5 Litre fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 193 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 119 DYP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3.5 Litre typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 53 years old, this Rover 3.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 119 DYP registered?

119 DYP is a 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 28 August 1973.

Is 119 DYP safe to buy?

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