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RYE 599L

1973 Rover 3.5 Litre

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,009 mi
Last recorded4,009 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2006
Typical for 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre63,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYE 599L
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2006 4,009 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 3,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion to nearside front under sill strongly advise repair

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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RYE 599L is a 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RYE 599L, 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

How do I check the history of RYE 599L?

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What year was RYE 599L registered?

RYE 599L is a 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 8 March 1973.

Is RYE 599L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYE 599L shows 2 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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