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XXD 513M

1973 Rover 3500 S

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

28,112 mi
Last recorded28,112 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1973 Rover 3500 S60,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXXD 513M
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 28,112 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

General condition represents age of vechile

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 28,094 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 28,075 miles

2 rear bump stops corroded

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 28,071 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

2 rear bump stops corroded

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 27,702 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 27,663 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2007 27,249 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 27,249 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 26,351 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 25,537 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 25,537 miles

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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XXD 513M is a 1973 Rover 3500 S in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 XXD 513M, 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 XXD 513M registered?

XXD 513M is a 1973 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 12 September 1973.

Is XXD 513M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XXD 513M shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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