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OPK 808L

1973 Rover 3500 S

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,942 mi
Last recorded74,942 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 1973 Rover 3500 S60,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPK 808L
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 74,942 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 73,921 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 72,466 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 70,465 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 69,117 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 69,103 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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OPK 808L is a 1973 Rover 3500 S in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OPK 808L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OPK 808L registered?

OPK 808L is a 1973 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is OPK 808L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPK 808L shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OPK 808L have outstanding finance?

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