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VTK 933M

1973 Rover 3500 S

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

46,328 mi
Last recorded46,328 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2009
Typical for 1973 Rover 3500 S60,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTK 933M
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2009 46,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 45,657 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 45,634 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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VTK 933M is a 1973 Rover 3500 S in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 VTK 933M, 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 VTK 933M registered?

VTK 933M is a 1973 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is VTK 933M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTK 933M shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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