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BRA 840L

1973 Rover 3500 S

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,041 mi
Last recorded1,041 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 1973 Rover 3500 S60,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRA 840L
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 1,041 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 969 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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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BRA 840L is a 1973 Rover 3500 S in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BRA 840L, 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 BRA 840L registered?

BRA 840L is a 1973 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 17 January 1973.

Is BRA 840L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRA 840L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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