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PHU 507M

1973 Rover 3500 S

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,229 mi
Last recorded99,229 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 1973 Rover 3500 S60,453 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHU 507M
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2017 99,229 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 98,706 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 98,481 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

gear box fluid leak

Pass 10 Apr 2014 98,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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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PHU 507M is a 1973 Rover 3500 S in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PHU 507M, 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 PHU 507M registered?

PHU 507M is a 1973 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 2 November 1973.

Is PHU 507M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHU 507M shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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