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OPC 53L

1973 Rover 3500 S

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

40,983 mi
Last recorded40,983 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 1973 Rover 3500 S60,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPC 53L
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 40,983 miles

both front floors and sills rusted through not with in 30cm

Fail 11 Sep 2018 40,983 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front floors and sills rusted through not with in 30cm

Pass 14 Jul 2017 40,959 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 40,861 miles

front brakes uneven, all brakes fluctuate, rear inner door shuts corroded, brake fluid resiviour damp, osf rear track rod cover deteriorated

ns washer weak,

Pass 7 Nov 2012 40,324 miles

all dust covers have been changed from advisory list from first test

engine smokes slightly, front shocks soft, pas pump damp, rear inner door shuts rusty, osf lower ball joint covers poor x2, nsf upper & lower ball joint covers poor, nsf tracl rod cover poor, very slightly corroded rear inner lower arches, idle poor,

Fail 6 Nov 2012 40,324 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine smokes slightly, front shocks soft, pas pump damp, rear inner door shuts rusty, osf lower ball joint covers poor x2, nsf upper & lower ball joint covers poor, nsf tracl rod cover poor, very slightly corroded rear inner lower arches, idle poor,

Fail 19 Mar 2011 40,322 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

rear discs slightly rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2009 39,998 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 39,998 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 39,877 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 39,864 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 39,301 miles

slight play off side front wheel bearing

Pass 20 Sep 2005 38,850 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 38,850 miles

Offside Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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OPC 53L is a 1973 Rover 3500 S in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 OPC 53L, 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 OPC 53L registered?

OPC 53L is a 1973 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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