MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,414 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
slight play in steering idler
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Rover 3500?
Based on 14,910 MOT tests across 1,854 vehicles.
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BDW 7L is a 1973 Rover 3500 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 1973 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 64,053 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Rover 3500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 693 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BDW 7L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Rover 3500 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 53 years old, this Rover 3500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BDW 7L registered?
BDW 7L is a 1973 Rover 3500, first registered on 8 February 1973.
Is BDW 7L safe to buy?
The MOT history for BDW 7L shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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