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3 PUR

1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,809 mi
Last recorded53,809 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto57,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 PUR
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 53,809 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 53,808 miles

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Oct 2013 53,774 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 53,767 miles

O/S/R Tyre has a flat spot

Fail 21 Jan 2011 53,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/R Tyre has a flat spot

Pass 27 Nov 2009 53,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 53,579 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 53,579 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 53,569 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 53,565 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2006 53,326 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 3.5 Litre Auto?

Based on 2,952 MOT tests across 356 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
366
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 178
brake binding 110
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
parking brake recording little or no effort 101
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 71
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3 PUR is a 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 57,409 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 Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 178 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 3 PUR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3.5 Litre Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 53 years old, this Rover 3.5 Litre Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 3 PUR registered?

3 PUR is a 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is 3 PUR safe to buy?

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