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BPV 211L

1973 Rover 3500

Beige Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,841 mi
Last recorded51,841 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1973 Rover 350064,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPV 211L
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1973
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 51,841 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 51,841 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 51,319 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 50,195 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 64,881 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 63,402 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 63,402 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 59,427 miles

font brake pads all getting close to min.

o/s front flexi brake hose cracked

park brake travel close to max.

vehicle been patch welded in vital areas

Pass 14 Aug 2006 58,635 miles

front tyre walls perrishing

o/s front flexi, brake hose cracking

park brake travel close to max.

patch welded at both sides floor to sill areas and been blacked over, Difficult to tell how well been repaired ,Benifit of dought given

How Reliable is the Rover 3500?

Based on 14,910 MOT tests across 1,854 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
441
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,854
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 651
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 460
parking brake recording little or no effort 429
brake recording little or no effort 331
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BPV 211L is a 1973 Rover 3500 in Beige with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BPV 211L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BPV 211L registered?

BPV 211L is a 1973 Rover 3500, first registered on 23 January 1973.

Is BPV 211L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPV 211L shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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