MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,064 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside front tyre mishaped
How Reliable is the Rover 3.5 Litre Auto?
Based on 2,952 MOT tests across 356 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CDB 487L is a 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto in Maroon with a 3,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 CDB 487L, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of CDB 487L?
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What year was CDB 487L registered?
CDB 487L is a 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre Auto, first registered on 5 July 1973.
Is CDB 487L safe to buy?
The MOT history for CDB 487L shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does CDB 487L have outstanding finance?
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