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SPD 168L

1973 Rover 3.5 Litre

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,462 mi
Last recorded3,462 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre63,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPD 168L
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 3,462 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 3,462 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 3,026 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 2,141 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 1,823 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2013 1,823 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2012 639 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 639 miles

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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SPD 168L is a 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SPD 168L, 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.

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How do I check the history of SPD 168L?

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What year was SPD 168L registered?

SPD 168L is a 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre, first registered on 17 January 1973.

Is SPD 168L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPD 168L shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SPD 168L have outstanding finance?

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