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BOD 606L

1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,483 mi
Last recorded82,483 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto57,409 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOD 606L
MakeRover
Model3.5 Litre Auto
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 82,483 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 81,542 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 81,204 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 81,202 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2014 80,663 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 80,157 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 79,773 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 79,773 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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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BOD 606L is a 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Silver 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 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 BOD 606L, 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 BOD 606L registered?

BOD 606L is a 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 1 February 1973.

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