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DRU 665L

1973 Rover 3500 S

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,391 mi
Last recorded17,391 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2006
Typical for 1973 Rover 3500 S60,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRU 665L
MakeRover
Model3500 S
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2006 17,391 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 17,389 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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DRU 665L is a 1973 Rover 3500 S in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DRU 665L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DRU 665L?

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What year was DRU 665L registered?

DRU 665L is a 1973 Rover 3500 S, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is DRU 665L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRU 665L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DRU 665L have outstanding finance?

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